Myth Julep
The Myth Julep is a playful twist on a summer classic—part cocktail history, part seasonal refreshment. This recipe celebrates crushed ice, chilled glasses, and a whisper of brandy for a julep worth savoring.
Ingredients
- 8 large mint leaves, or 12 medium
- Reserved mint top
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
- ½ ounce brandy
- 3 ounces bourbon, plus a splash
Instructions
- Chill a highball glass in advance—give it hours in your freezer if possible.
- Hand-crush your own ice. One standard tray of ice cubes run through a hand-cranked ice crusher will give you enough crushed ice for close to two drinks.
- Tear the mint leaves and drop them in the bottom of the glass. Add the sugar. Pour in the brandy. Muddle, semi-gently (if you mash the mint too firmly it can extrude bitter flavors), which also helps you mix in the sugar.
- Add the first 1½ ounces of bourbon and crushed ice to fill half the glass. Stir well—a fork is a good tool as it helps you swirl the torn mint.
- Add second 1½ ounces of bourbon and more crushed ice to top off the glass. Give the contents another good swirl with the fork, pulling leaves up to distribute throughout the drink. You do want some of the ice to melt—dilution is part of the drink's balance. If necessary, add more ice.
- Garnish with a reserved mint top and gently float a splash more of bourbon in the glass.
Nutrition
Calories: 266kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 48mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 340IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 0.4mg