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Recipe
How to make
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Directly in a glass, crush the mint in the simple syrup.
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Pour in the bourbon then fill the glass with crushed ice.
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Stir gently with a mixing spoon.
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Garnish with a sprig of mint.
History
The Mint Julep is a cocktail that dates back to at least the 18th century as there are already writings mentioning mint juleps from that time. The spirit originally used remains a mystery, but some writings from this period mention brandy and rum. The recipe was then published in 1862 in "How to mix drinks" by Jerry Thomas which called for the use of brandy (Cognac...), and declined the Mint Julep in several variations: the Brandy Julep, the Gin Julep, the Whiskey Julep and the Pineapple Julep.
Today the Mint Julep is more commonly made with Bourbon.
Since 1938 thanks to Churchill Downs, the Mint Julep has been the flagship drink of the "Kentucky Derby". This is a horse race that takes place in Louisville in the state of Kentucky in the United States. Over 2 days, no less than 80,000 mints juleps have been sold.
