A mint julep is the quintessential drink for the Kentucky Derby 鈥 the largest-attended horse race in North America. Owen Burke, co-owner of Detroit鈥檚 听and a repeat attendee of the high-stakes Louisville tourney for the past 15 years,听is a partner of , the maker of the official bourbon for the Kentucky Derby.
鈥淚t鈥檚 the star of the show,鈥 he says in reference to the spirit, which takes center stage in the cocktail.听To celebrate the race on May 4, try this recipe for a Firebird Tavern鈥檚 mint julep at home.
Ingredients
- 2 oz. Woodford Reserve
- 1/2 oz. simple sugar (one-part sugar, one-part water)
- crushed ice
- 3-4 fresh mint leaves
Directions
- Gently press the mint to express the oil and rub inside of a highball glass.
- To the same glass, add simple syrup, bourbon, and crushed ice, and stir.
- Garnish with more ice and fresh mint.
This post was originally published in the May 2019 issue of 糖心vlog安卓版 Detroit. It has been updated for 2024.
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