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Spoon University

Kentucky Derby Museum | Churchill Downs, Louisville Kentucky

Ingredients:

• • Fresh mint leaves
  • Granulated sugar
  • Crushed ice
  • Kentucky bourbon whiskey
  • Mint sprigs for garnish

Instructions:

1. • Begin by placing about 6-8 fresh mint leaves and a teaspoon of granulated sugar into a sturdy glass or silver julep cup.
   • Use a muddler or the back of a spoon to gently muddle the mint leaves with the sugar. This will release the mint’s essential oils and flavor.
   • Fill the glass or cup halfway with crushed ice.
   • Pour 2 ½ ounces of Kentucky bourbon whiskey over the ice.
   • Stir gently to combine the ingredients and chill the mixture.
   • Top off the glass with more crushed ice, filling it to the brim.
   • Garnish your mint julep with a fresh mint sprig for aroma and presentation.
   • Insert a straw and serve immediately.

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Readings:

Spoon University: How to Make a Mint Julep Worthy of the Kentucky Derby

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University Press of Kentucky: The Kentucky Derby: How the Run for the Roses Became America’s Premier Sporting Event

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