Mint Julep
Ingredients
Make
05
Add everything to chilled julep cup, then pebble ice and swizzle then add more pebble ice and swizzle again
Total liquid~85 g
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Created by: Jerry Thomas
Source: Bar-Tender’s Guide
Year: 1862
Drink size: ≈ 230 ml
Strength: ≈ 21% ABV
Alcohol: 48 ml (38 g)
Same alcohol as: 119 ml of 40% vodka
Sugar: 9 g (3.9%) [aka 2.5 sugar cubes]
Acidity: 0.00%
Non-Citrus: Off-dry
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