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I’ve you’ve never made - or enjoyed - a mint julep before, be sure to check out this post, with lots of information from myself, and videos from the real experts.
In the bottom of a 10-12 oz glass (or a silver julep cup, if you’ve got one on hand) gently muddle together:
12 mint leaves
¼-½ oz simple syrup
Add to this mixture:
2 oz bourbon
Stir to combine ingredients, and fill glass with finely crushed ice. Garnish with the prettiest mint sprig you have, and serve.
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About Me
My name is Jeff Morgenthaler and I'm the head bartender at Bel Ami in Eugene, Oregon.
I'm 36, I've been tending bar for 12 years and writing about it for 5. Mixing drinks has become something of a passion for me in recent years, and I strive to elevate the experience of having a drink from something mundane to something more culinary.
The writing I do here is intended as a work in progress. My recipes are like my opinions: they are constantly being revised and refined as I work them through my mind and my fingers. Comments and participation are encouraged, so please don't feel the need to tread lightly here.
13 Jul 2007 at 7:39 pm 1. Mark Fleser
I’ve definitely got to try that hot and dirty sue…of course with gin instead of vodka. I don’t know, Maybe I’ll do one of each….. Or maybe one with tequila….
14 Jul 2007 at 3:51 am 2. Sean Bigley
Gee, I thought I was special. I also received two bottles of Dirty Sue this week.
Mine however, included a check made to Y-ME Breast Cancer Foundation on behalf of Ultimate Cocktail for a Cure. Big thanks to the Dirty Sue guys. It’s always nice when smaller companies step to the plate. I love to support those who support people in need.
Cheers!
14 Jul 2007 at 11:22 am 3. Mark Fleser
I’ve got to try that hot & dirt sue, with gin of course. Maybe I’ll try it with vodka too…. then maybe one with tequila.
14 Jul 2007 at 11:58 am 4. Jeffrey
Wow, Sean, that’s fantastic. The company was formed by a 15-year bartending veteran, so you know they’re good people, right!?
14 Jul 2007 at 9:17 pm 5. Eric Tecosky
Thanks for the good cheer guys.
If anyone has a quote, I will definitely put in on the website - with a link to a site if you’d llike.
Best,
Eric
04 Dec 2007 at 6:52 am 6. Jim Russell
First, I know my comment is a little late.
I’ve never liked using the juice from the garnish tray for dirty martinis (dirty martini has always been an amusing double entendre to me) but, we don’t have Dirty Sue at the bar I tend. Here’s what we do: Fill a small squeeze bottle with olive brine, even if you have to sacrifice some olives to do it. Then keep your squeezy bottle refrigerated. Top it up whenever you have some spare brine and you’ll have fast, dirty martinis that don’t gross anyone out. Having the brine cold doesn’t hurt the drink either.
I don’t mean to poo-poo Dirty Sue. While I’d love to try this stuff and possibly use it at work, most of the time us grunts don’t have much control over what makes up our mise-en-place.
By the way, great site!
Cheers,
Jim