![]() It's now the official drink of the Kentucky Derby and has been since 1938 (although, people enjoyed it long before it attained official drink status). The mint julep has come a long way since it first served as a medicinal beverage and a morning pick-me-up. The mint julep is mentioned again in the 1803 publication "Travels of Four and a Half Years in the United States of America." It's believed that, at this time, the mint julep was the preferred energizing morning drink for southern farmers, similar to coffee these days. At this time, it served as a medicinal beverage to treat ailments such as an upset stomach. dates all the way back to 1784 on the east coast. The earliest known reference to the mint julep in the U.S. After this, the drink quickly spread throughout Europe. When the julab made its way over the Mediterranean region, the rose petals were replaced with the mint that is indigenous to that location. Some historians believe the first iteration of the mint julep (which is made by combining bourbon, fresh mint, water, and a little sugar) was an Arabic drink known as julab, which was made with water and rose petals. Looking to impress your guests with a little extra history? Explained below is everything you need to know about the fascinating, slightly muddled history of this popular drink. Pour the apple cider and vanilla extract over the ice followed by the cold water. Muddle to release the flavors of the mint leaves. Stir and let boil for 3 minutes or until the sugar dissolves.Īdd the mint leaves and mint simple syrup to the bottom of a julep cup. As for the mint simple syrup, it adds another fragrant layer, increases the sweetness level just a bit and produces that lingering cooling effect on the tongue that makes this mocktail all the more enjoyable.ġ tablespoon alcohol-free vanilla extractĪdd the water and sugar to a small saucepan. The apple cider features that earthy complexity you get with the spirit while the vanilla extract brings the strong vanilla notes. Pairing apple cider with vanilla extract closely mimics the signature notes of bourbon. As for flavor, bourbon has a strong presence and then the sweetness comes in. For this reason, you want to select mint leaves that are perky and even colored to ensure the best quality. It is undeniably fresh which in turn infuses the drink with the freshness that only mint leaves can impart. The aroma of mint should be the first thing you notice. Over 2 days, no less than 80,000 mints juleps have been sold.Much like the classic, virgin mint juleps are all about aromatics. This is a horse race that takes place in Louisville in the state of Kentucky in the United States. Since 1938 thanks to Churchill Downs, the Mint Julep has been the flagship drink of the "Kentucky Derby". ![]() 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 variants: Brandy Julep, Gin Julep, Whiskey Julep and the Pineapple Julep. ![]() John Davis does not specify which spirit was originally used, this question is still debated. The recipe for the Mint Julep cocktail first appeared in 1803 in a publication by John Davis who wrote "A dram of spirituous liquor that has mint in it, taken by Virginians in the morning", the consumption of this cocktail could date back to the 17th or 18th century. ![]() We recommend adding 2 teaspoons of water with the sugar and mint to muddle more easily. Directly in the glass, muddle the mint with the powdered sugar. ![]()
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