Georgia Mint Julep

Difford's Guide
Discerning Drinkers (29 ratings)

Serve in a

Collins glass

Photographed in an

Urban Bar 1910 Highball

Read about cocktail measures and measuring.

Garnish:

Mint sprigs bouquet

How to make:

ADD first 5 ingredients to glass and two-thirds fill with crushed ice. CHURN (stir) with bar spoon and then FILL glass with more crushed ice. TOP with soda, briefly stir and serve.

Strength & taste guide:


Review:

Bourbon, peach and mint flavours combine harmoniously in this cooling cocktail.

History:

This classic was originally made with peach brandy in place of peach liqueur. It is also sometimes made with apricot brandy.

Alcohol content:

  • 1.7 standard drinks
  • 21.55% alc./vol. (43.1° proof)
  • 23.8 grams of pure alcohol
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