How to make a Mint Julep Video

It is Derby Time. This is the start of the summer cocktails season so let's get going. Here is an excellent how to video by Lime Tree Cove Chief Mixologist, Tim McCaffery. This cocktail festive for Kentucky Derby parties, and is simple to make.

This recipe uses: Lime Tree Cove Sweet Mint Cocktail Sugar  

How to make a Mint Julep (Serves 1)

Ingredients needed:

• 2 oz. Bourbon Whiskey
• 10 springs of mint
• 2 oz. simple syrup or 2 tablespoons sugar
• Ice
• Water or Seltzer
• Lime slice
• Lime Tree Cove Sweet Mint Cocktail Sugar

Directions:

1. Muddle mint with the simple syrup or sugar
2. Add Ice, Bourbon, Water or Seltzer
3. Wet rim with lime slice
4. Lime Tree Cove Sweet Mint Cocktail Sugar
5. Enjoy!

Filed under: Fun Cocktail Recipes, Cocktail Videos.

Tim McCaffery is the chief mixologist at Lime Tree Cove. He is responsible for food and cocktail pairing and new cocktail spices.

Article Posted May 06, 2011