How To Drink the MINT JULEP the Original Way

In this episode I show you hot to make but also how to drink the Mint Julep - the original way, with a Julep strainer! Mint Julep is a staple of the Kentucky Derby. This year the Run for the Roses was postoponed and this is the perfect cocktail to enjoy the big race. Find the recipe for the perfect Mint Julep, using the official sponsor of the 146th Kentucky Derby, below. Cheers!

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Mint Julep
• 60 ml (2 oz) Woodford Reserve bourbon
• 7,5 ml (1/4 oz) simple syrup
• 8 – 10 mint leaves

Enjoy responsibly.

The team behind this video:
Robi Fišer
Sašo Veber
Phantomhand

#cocktailtime #mintjulep #kentuckyderby

[TrufflesOnTheRocks]

HAHA!!! Love the bloopers! Great video again. Cheers!

[TheTribalBarGuy]

Yummy. I love how the frost builds on the outer side of the julep cup.
No comments regarding the drink since it's fantastic.
Enjoy your weekend.

[KevinKos]

Did you know what the Julep strainer was originally used for? Have you tried it like that before? Let me know!

[leahstroup]

Holy wowza!!!! I have bartender for 20yrs, and I learned at least 5 new things about Julep from this video!!!

You rock 😊

[ajsmen]

Bourbon and mint are such a good combo, one of my favorite cocktails for sure! 🤩

[seattlegrrlie]

My first mint julep was in Virginia, sitting outside by a fountain. I'll never forget that drink

[tonym]

I love how a Mint Julep develops as you drink it. And if you hit the trifecta, all the better! Cheers!

[sonicbootcamp]

Must give it a try. Bourbon is great in cocktails and I like mint. Great video by the way, as always. Keep up the good work. Cheers!

[CocktailsUnderQuarantine]

Well done, Kevin and Cocktail Time Team! I have a ton of mint growing in pots. This will be a great way to use it!

[topcomps]

Great cocktail and great editing skills! Keep it up!

[brimwild]

Hey man I know I'm like two years late to the party, but this is definitely my favorite episode of yours so far. I've just discovered you, but you have already helped me greatly. Thanks!

[christineconrad]

Another gorgeous cocktail and lovely video! Not only did I learn about the Julep strainer, I learned not to annihilate my mint with a muddler! Great info! Kevin, have you considered a Twitter account? Instagram? I couldn't find you on those platforms. Expanding your social media presence may draw more traffic to your channel. Keep up the great work!

[michelefavaretto]

I usually make a mint syrup, because in winter all my mint dies to reborn in spring...it is not the same but i love how bourbon and mint perfectly marry together! Obviusly, when the season is good, i prefer to use fresh mint. The classic recipe calls for 2 oz of bourbon but many other ones go for 2 oz and 1/2 or even 3 oz...Mint Julep is the cocktail you can really make the way you want :-)

[adashofbitter]

It goes very well with a quarter ounce of Plantation Pineapple Rum poured over the ice

[jacobdarling]

I'm making a riff on a mint julep that I'm calling a Dixie Snowcone. You swap the plain simple syrup for sweet tea syrup. Then make sure the crushed ice cone on top is very finely crushed and snowy and you soak it with bitters. I think that Angostura would work good but I'm wondering if anyone has suggestions on what other kinds of bitters might work. Woodford Reserve has a line of bourbon barrel aged bitters that might work great. But I'm curious to see what people's thoughts are.

[casperabysstract]

Who looks fresher?
The Julep or the Kos?

[צלילכשר]

Just mad at myself one because of your video

Sorry guys for grabbing a cup like that! It won't happen again. 😄

[spiderz]

I disagree with your recipe..You should muddle mint with simple syrup. Than add the bourbon...I've never heard of anyone muddling bourbon and mint???? I'm afraid I disagree???

Anyway I think you may want to go back and do some research..I'll go ahead and show you how a Mint julep is properly made

Mint Julep:
Muddle 8-10 mint leaves w'.25 ounce of simple syrup.

Add 3 ounces of bourbon..

Add crushed ice and stir till frosted.

Add Expressed mint sprigs for garnish...

This is how you make a mint julep..I don't agree with your recipe.