Meriwether Mint Julep
A Southern classic with crushed ice, fresh mint, and a bold Tennessee bourbon finish from Meriwether.
Equipment
- Bar Tools: Julep cup
- Jigger, bar spoon, Lewis bag or crushed ice machine, straw.
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz / 45 ml Meriwether Bourbon
- 0.5 oz / 15 ml Simple syrup
- 8 to 10 Fresh mint leaves
- Full glass Crushed ice
- 1 Mint bouquet for garnish
Instructions
- Add mint leaves and simple syrup to a julep cup or rocks glass.
- Gently press the mint with a bar spoon to release aroma. Do not shred the leaves.
- Add Meriwether Bourbon.
- Fill the glass halfway with crushed ice.
- Stir until the glass begins to frost.
- Top with more crushed ice.
- Garnish with a full mint bouquet and serve with a straw.
Notes
Pro Top: This is a strong warm-weather Meriwether cocktail. Keep the mint fresh and aromatic. Bruised mint can make the drink taste bitter.