The mint julep is an American classic cocktail, and much like Pimm's and Wimbledon, the mint julep is the signature drink of the Kentucky Derby and dates back to the 18th century.
Mint Julep
Preparation time
5 mins
Ingredients
Whisky (or bourbon)
65ml
Mint
10 leaves
Sugar syrup
12 ml
Crushed Ice
1 handful
Glass type
Method
Step 1
Shake the whisky, mint and sugar syrup with ice
Step 2
Strain into a glass or julep tin filled with crushed ice.