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Rye Julep

rye julep recipe

This spin on the classic Mint Julep takes the sweet refresher in a rather grown-up direction with bitters and high-proof, peppery rye whiskey.

This spin on the classic Mint Julep takes the sweet refresher in a rather grown-up direction with bitters and high-proof, peppery rye whiskey.

Ingredients

  • 2 oz. bonded rye whiskey (such as Rittenhouse)
  • 2 barspoons turbinado syrup (2:1, sugar to water)
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters
  • 10-12 mint leaves
  • Tools:muddler, barspoon
  • Glass:Julep cup
  • Garnish:mint sprigs, powdered sugar, straw

Preparation

In a Julep cup, muddle the mint with the rye, syrup, and bitters. Fill the julep cup three-quarters of the way with crushed ice. Stir until cold. Fill with more crushed ice, forming a mound. Garnish with two pressed mint sprigs, dusted with powdered sugar. Place a straw in the cup right next to the mint to emphasize the aromatics.

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