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Shaken · Martini

Dick Bradsell, London (1990s)

Julep Martini cocktail recipe

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What goes in it

Method · Shaken

  1. 1Gently muddle the mint in a shaker just to bruise it.
  2. 2Add the bourbon, syrup and water, shake with ice and fine strain into a chilled martini glass.
  3. 3Float a mint leaf on top.
Glass
Martini
Ice
Up
Garnish
Mint leaf

Prep ahead

House prep

Rich Simple Syrup (2:1)

Keeps
3 months
Storage
Refrigerated

Ingredients

  • 2 partswhite sugar (by weight)
  • 1 parthot water (by weight)

Method

  1. 1Stir the sugar into the hot water until fully dissolved. Let cool. Store in the refrigerator.

About the Julep Martini

Julep Martini is a cocktail made with mint leaves, bourbon and rich simple syrup (2:1), created by Dick Bradsell.

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