Make it with Black Flannel Vermont Common Whiskey
Use Vermont Common Whiskey for the bourbon, keeping the recipe quantity and method.
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Mint Julep
Bourbon · Mint · Over crushed ice · Sweet · Whiskey
Bourbon remains prominent beneath fresh mint aroma; cracked ice and thorough chilling shape the sweetened spirit’s texture.
IBA published specification · 1 reference serve.
Glassware
Julep cup
Technique
Muddle
Ice
Cracked ice
Garnish
a mint sprig
Preparation effort
Moderate
Ingredients & measurements
| Ingredient | mL | US fl oz | Source measure / qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bourbon Whiskey | 60 | 2.03 | 60 ml Bourbon Whiskey |
| 4 fresh Mint sprigs | — | — | 4 fresh Mint sprigs |
| 1 tsp Powdered Sugar | — | — | 1 tsp Powdered Sugar |
| 2 tsp Water | — | — | 2 tsp Water |
Converted equivalents are rounded for display; use one measurement system consistently. Dashes, spoonfuls, fruit counts and unspecified top-ups remain source measures. A blank equivalent does not mean zero.
How to make it
Gently press mint with sugar and water. Add cracked ice and bourbon, then stir until the cup is cold.
Glass: Julep cup. Ice: Cracked ice. Garnish: a mint sprig.
Flavor & balance
- Sweet (dominant): Sweeteners, fruit or sweetened modifiers round the attack and add weight; product sugar varies.
- Earthy / Herbal (supporting): Botanicals, fresh herbs or the base spirit give aromatic plant character; this is not a basic taste.
Assess sweetness, bitterness and tactile drying separately. These flavor expectations are based on recipe structure, not measured tasting scores. Actual products, ice and dilution will change the result.
Preparation & batching
Service complexity: moderate. Batchability: spirit components only.
- Measure and label the chosen product specification; chill appropriate glassware.
- Prepare sound fresh herbs; finish aromatic garnish at service.
Finish chilling, dilution and garnish at service. Trial the actual serving method before approving a batch. Workload is an editorial assessment; no labor timing or storage validation is claimed.
Spirit & ingredient choices
Recipe notes & variations
For a Black Flannel variation, change one component at a time and record the selected product, proof, sweetener concentration and dilution. Compare it with this reference before naming or publishing the variation.