Mint Julep
Description
The Mint Julep is a traditional cocktail representing the American South, particularly known as an iconic drink of Kentucky. Based on bourbon whiskey, it harmonizes the refreshing coolness of fresh mint with the sweetness of simple syrup, creating a perfect refreshing long cocktail for summer. Traditionally served in silver julep cups, the crushed ice creates frost on the cup's surface, providing a visually cooling presentation.
Origin
Country of Origin: United States （1800年代初期）
The origins of the Mint Julep trace back to the late 18th and early 19th century American South. First documented in 1803 by British traveler John Davis, who described it as a morning medicinal drink consumed at Virginia plantations. It later spread nationally when Kentucky Senator Henry Clay introduced it at Washington D.C.'s Willard Hotel in the 1850s.
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The refreshing mint aroma and approachable flavor, along with its history as the official drink of the Kentucky Derby beloved by many people, represents a naturally attractive personality that draws people in
Famous Quotes
- "The julep is the soul of the South, mint is the heart of the South" - Southern saying
Trivia
- Has been the official drink of the Kentucky Derby since 1938, with about 120,000 served over two days
- A traditional Southern American drink enjoyed since the late 18th century
- The word 'julep' derives from the Persian 'gulab' meaning 'rose water'
- Originally prescribed as a medicinal drink for stomach ailments
- Popularized in Washington D.C. in the 1850s by Kentucky Senator Henry Clay
Recipe
Ingredients:
- Bourbon Whiskey - 60 ml
- Fresh Mint - 8-10 leaves
- Simple Syrup - 15 ml
- Crushed Ice - 適量
- Soda Water - 少量 ml
Instructions:
- Place mint leaves in julep cup or rocks glass
- Add simple syrup and gently muddle the mint leaves
- Pour bourbon whiskey
- Fill glass completely with crushed ice
- Lightly stir with bar spoon
- Add a small amount of soda and stir gently
- Garnish with fresh mint sprig
- Serve with straw