How To Make The Perfect Mint Julep, Or Three

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How To Make The Perfect Mint Julep, Or Three

Words by Mr Richard Godwin

4 May 2016

Edwina’s Affair Mint Julep. Photograph courtesy of Dishoom

Classic Mint Julep

Ingredients:

  • 10 or so fresh mint leaves, plus a few extra to serve
  • 50ml (2oz) bourbon
  • 5ml (1/4oz) golden sugar syrup (see recipe)

Method:

Apéritivo Julep

Ingredients:

  • 5 or so mint leaves (optional), plus a few extra to serve
  • 50ml (2oz) dry vermouth (Dolin Blanc recommended)
  • 15ml (3/4oz) Italian amaro (Amaro CioCiaro recommended)
  • 5ml (1 tsp) peach liqueur

Method:

Edwina's Affair

Ingredients:

  • 5 green cardamom pods
  • 50ml (2oz) gin
  • 10 or so mint leaves, plus a few extra to serve
  • 10ml (1/2oz) rose liqueur (such as Lanique)
  • 5ml (1 tsp) golden sugar syrup (see recipe above)
  • Rose petals, to serve (optional)

Method: