Bourbon Julep
This is probably the drink that first comes to mind when you think of juleps (unless your brain is stuck in the 19th century like me)! The bourbon-based julep is the one that has survived into the modern age, thanks in no small part to its connection with the Kentucky Derby. For this recipe, I wanted it to be exceedingly elemental. Since we’ve combined the sugar and mint in our mint syrup already, this julep requires but two ingredients (plus a big bouquet of mint, of course). It is simplicity at its finest!
Pour desired amount of mint syrup into a julep cup. Fill to top with pebble (or crushed) ice. Pour bourbon over ice. Pile a little more ice on top. Tuck in a generous bouquet of (slapped) mint and a metal straw. Mound as much ice as you can on top and serve.