World Mint Julep Day: Summer's Most Refreshing Cocktail Recipe

Today is the world day of the Mint Julep or mint julep, the great rival of the classic mojito as the most refreshing cocktail of the summer. Mint is the main ingredient in this recipe that has its best ally in Bourbon. The official drink of the Kentucky Derby has a lot to offer us on the hottest nights or those we want to enjoy at home with an original and delicious drink. If you are a lover of cocktails, be sure to try this mint julep, the result is a real pleasure. Ingredients: 8 cl. of Bourbon 3 tablespoons of syrup, sugar, caramel or honey 10-12 fresh mint leaves (spearmint) 2 drops of Angostura (Optional) Crushed ice How to prepare the Mint Julep This recipe is easy to prepare and does not need anything more than a good raw material Bourbon will be the star of a very special cocktail. The experts place the crushed ice in the glass in which we are going to serve the cocktail until it begins to frost. At that time, we remove the ice and place the mint with the syrup. In this way, as if we were making a mojito, we let the leaves and sugar merge into an incredible drink. Next, we crush these mint leaves well so that they give us all their flavor mixed with the sweetness that we have as a base. It is the turn of the Bourbon, we incorporate it into the glass and mix well so that it is impregnated with the flavors of this recipe. We will put the ice back and mix very well. The professionals of this cocktail recommend adding a few drops of Angostura. The amount of ice is what will make the difference and will help us to give a smooth finish to this cocktail. It is always served with a straw to drink while the ice melts. It is a strong and refreshing drink.If we want to reduce the alcohol a bit we can add a little sparkling water with a touch of lemon. We decorate with fresh mint leaves, which is what will give personality to this cocktail with its own name. You can create your cocktail from scratch and give it your own personality, with more or less alcohol or include some ingredients that do not appear in the recipe. This competitor of the mojito is more intense and has a refreshing point that you cannot miss. Dare to try it at home, the result is worth it and it is a way to include mint in another refreshing drink.