Mint Julep | How to Drink
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- This ice cold, bourbon forward, classic Mint Julep is the only one you need when the bugle sounds at this years Kentucky Derby!
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While the Mint Julep is a very old, classic drink, going back to the beginning of the 1800's, the term "Julep" is downright ancient dating back to about 600 AD. It was a word that essentially meant "Medicine", much like "Tonic" but there's obviously no medicine in the Mint Julep (or any julep for that matter) so what gives? Well, ancient people (And even not so ancient people) had a funny idea of what "Medicine" entailed and at least when possible it involved booze. The modern Julep of course was never intended as a curative, the name it seems is something of a joke. Similar to when my Grandmother would request her "Nerve Medicine" or her "Tonic" what she meant was "My bottle of blackberry brandy, no glass please".
The Mint Julep itself has a long history and has seen much evolution in it's standard preparation. Brandy, Cognac, Rye, Bourbon, even Rum have all been featured in it's silver beaker. Syrup or sugar, and which sugar? Bitters? Of course yes, all of these have at various times been considered standards in the Mint Julep. For what it's worth I prefer Bourbon in mine, made with a bit of demerara syrup and some bitters, and plenty of mint.
Like any drink with so much history, the Mint Julep has found itself regarded as a matter of religion among it's devotees. Many insist that you must not muddle the mint, or on the number of mint leaves to be utilized, on the amount of time the drink must rest, on the quality of ice, etc. Much like the Old Fashioned, a great many people have some very strong ideas about how it must be made.
Personally, I don't have time for that. I like my mint muddled here because I was the drink to be quite minty, but if you prefer not, that's no skin off my nose. The only things of true importance in my opinion here are that liqour, copious ice, and great quantities of mint are involved. My preparation is as follows:
Mint Julep
~.5 oz. or ~ 15 ml. Simple Syrup
2 Dashes Angostura Bitters
A plethora of mint leaves
3 oz. or 90 ml. Bourbon
Muddle it
Fill beaker partway with crushed ice
Swizzle it
Top it up with ice
add a bouquet of several sprigs of mint
Enjoy.
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So what i gather from this episode is you like to throw all subtlety out the window. Also greeetings from the currently stormy and yet still hot Dallas Texas.
Greetings from Louisville Kentucky! I'm a local and gas prices are high traffic is awful and businesses close. But I can't say no to a mint julip and derby pie.
“Polynesian pearl diver” from Django Unchained just an idea for a video
Between us... I JUST shot a Pearl Diver, but it's got nothing to do with Django. That's a really fun anachronism in that movie, but the drink he orders wouldn't exist until the 40's/50's. I think it was done intentionally to show how elaborate Golden Age drinks were, and someday maybe I'll do a variation based on Django.
Greg, I love your show and watch it religiously. I've got just one question for you- where is that amazing signature flannel shirt from?
If you make a mint julep with extra syrup, extra mint, and extra bourbon, you’ve just made a regular mint julep but larger.
But 3oz is standard liquor here, and the mint was small
My name is Dominic, and I too, am an alcoholic.
Are 6 oz not normal? Lol
You can tell because of the way that it is.
I've been your 700th upvoter. You're welcome ☺
In this episode Greg drinks from a potted plant.
Best comment 😅
"a QUARTER ounce" - proceeds to splash an entire ounce of 57% abv rum on top of 3 oz of bourbon ;)
Fiddler I know right! 😂😂😂
I mean he did preface this by saying he likes it extra boozy to be fair..
I would have never thought of doing that. But it's perfect. And it's mainly just going to get in your nose out of that crushed ice
He's teaching you to drink, gotta stick with the grain of the liquor.
@@JeremiahLlewelynCurry Well, he said he likes it extra everything, that makes it extra nothing but double the quantity of the drink
"I like a lot of sugar in my mint juleps"
"I like a lot of mint in my juleps"
"I like my mint juleps to be really boozy"
Dude sounds like you just need a bigger mint julep.
big julep
Host Greg: *makes a slightly cheesy joke or says something kind of obvious*
Editing Greg: *I'm about to end this man's whole career*
Keep trying.
When he said "to be frank" I expected "hi Frank" to pop up. Lol
That username, is that long for "Mud", by chance?
@@samuelrusso4304 yeah ;)
I seem to recall his wife does the editing.
Have i known how to make good mint juleps for 2 years? Yes
Am i gonna watch this episode and enjoy it like ive never seen a mint leaf before in my life? Also yes
Was he accurate?
@@anthonycekic4509 pretty close! As he said in the video mint juleps are very much something you should experiment with and find what you like. The bitters arent traditional but as he said so himself i cant hold it against him. I like to mostly just see how much flavor variety you can get soley based on what bourbon you use, but again, very much a personal preference thing
@@Tiny_Boats_And_Bikes I bet sounds like something a higher end bar would provide
@@Tiny_Boats_And_Bikes
Sounds nice, but I'd suggest to garnish it with a little bourbon on top. ;-)
"Whoa Black Betty!" Why are you telling your horse to stop? No wonder you lost and needed a Mint Julep!
Bam a lamb
@@michelemcdaniel6032 That's illegal most places.
“I like to add some bitters to mine”
“I have a sweet tooth so let’s put in a bit more syrup”
“I don’t know I like my mint a bit mintier”
“I like my julep boozy”
... Greg is the definition of extra
Damn right I am.
"I'm on the floor with a mint julep." - Greg 2019
dying ahahahah
Living the dream.
Wo-oah, Black Betty
@Clayton Stehm
"You're not drunk if you can lie on the floor without holding on." - Dean Martin
Finally back to a non pop culture drink. I missed the drink history.
yeah i agree. i always skip those videos. anything about a drink from a movie or a show is a waste of time i think. at least many that i have seen are just bad drinks. let's leave the bad drinks in the waste bin even if they are from cool movies or tv shows.
Started out making a Mint Julep, ends up with a Tankard of Minty Inebriation. Law of Unintended Consequences confirmed.
TMI! TMI!
> Law of Unintended Consequences confirmed.
I believe that "unintended" part may be open for debate in this case.
Probably one of the best video endings yet. "I'm on the floor with a mint julep" after drunkenly singing black betty. Awesome as always, dude.
By far my favorite ending! I'll never think of Black Betty the same way.
Best tip I ever got on mint juleps was to discard the mint you've muddled before adding ice. Once crushed, mint will produce that minty oil that you can spread around the inside of the glass, but if the crushed mint sits in the drink too long, the alcohol will break it down and get chlorophyll into your drink, which is unpleasantly bitter.
what does too long mean? 5 minutes?
MR. ANGRYMAN It’s really more a matter of whether you just pressed the leaves with your muddler or if you crushed and ground them. You ideally just want to get the oils out without crushing the thing you’re muddling, and the chlorophyll gets released more because the mint was over muddled. Yes, the leaves will leech out some chlorophyll regardless, but I’ve had the occasional mojito and you can pretty much instantly tell if the mint was over muddled- it has a lingering bitter flavor, especially on the aftertaste.
@@InfernalBanana
> You ideally just want to get the oils out without crushing the thing you’re muddling
So essentially, you just give the mint a _friendly_ bear hug with the muddler. ;-)
Drops2cents exactly. With mint, and I’ve also seen recipes that use muddled peppers like serranos or jalapeños, you just want to barely press them to get only the oils. Any crushing or grinding, and you’re gonna have a bad day.
So the addition of bitters is unnecessary if you just leave the leafs in.
As much as I enjoy the episodes as whole, the tasting notes just make it way better. Congrats on another great episode!
I'm not a big drinker, and my 19 year old isn't a drinker at all, but we watch these together and laugh at the tasting notes.
As a Kentucky native, here's how we make a julep: Follow the recipe above, but omit the simple syrup, the mint, the bitters, and the ice.
You can still swizzle it if you want.
Came here to say this.
ONE MINT JULIP: hold the mint, the butters and the ice
Baretender: so a bourbon?
Yes a neat bourbon. Thanks.
@@abrokenpromiseband still In a rock glass amirite?
Just kidding. Glencairn /ISO glass all the way.
@@d.g.2896 Lexingtonian here, can confirm. Bourbon all year round but only julips when it's time for the races
As a Kentuckian, I enjoy bourbon neat or in cocktails year round... I never turn down an opportunity to drink more bourbon. Any other Kentuckian that would say otherwise is trying too hard to be a pretentious prick.
@@dirtdiv3r Well, then. Enjoy your mouthwash cocktail.
Instantly reminds me of:
"Thousands of raving, stumbling drunks, getting angrier and angrier as they lose more and more money. By mid-afternoon they'll be guzzling mint juleps with both hands and vomiting on each other between races." -Hunter S. Thompson, The Kentucky Derby is Decadent and Depraved
Great video!
Edit: Ya can always count on a heart from Greg to get your Friday morning started off right
I hopped on board when I made the orange whip recipe, and this is where I decided that I’ll follow you forever. Distributing happiness in the form of glorious cocktails for the masses. Bless you, young man.
Bless you for calling me Young!
62 and never had a mint julep, that will change as soon as I raid my neighbor's garden. Thank you son for showing me this channel
you like 'em minty, on the sweet side, boozy, you just increased all ingredients, you like your mint julep past the normal quantity and found a good excuse :D
Greg, increasing every ingredient doesn't change the recipe. You just made a bigger mint julep.
On the first pour of bourbon I was like "oh my God he didn't spill a drop, is Greg okay??" Second pour let me know he's fine.
New drinking game: Take a shot every time he says mint.
By the en of the episode you will be on the floor, singing black betty
Just thought you'd like to hear this. I am a bartender. Ten years under my belt and am currently lead bartender at a luxury hotel. Real nice place. Like... celebs and all. Love your videos! Watch them all the time. I've even, respectfully, taken some of your ideas. Keep it up! Thanks.
The phrase you’re looking for is “freezing point depression”. It takes a lower (much much lower) temp to freeze alcohol, so it will stay liquid below the freezing point of ice, keeping it from melting. Same reason why salt melts ice without providing additional heat
I like how long and indulgent these videos have gotten. It just feels like a good time.
“I like my mint julip sweet” “I like it minty” “I like it boozy” it sounds like you just like the mint julip LOL
A new How to Drink video, more exciting than a new GOT episode
Cheers to that
Im one of the only people who has never seen got. All i know is from his got drink series lol
better lighting too
Well, we can see things happening and at more than 360p. Kind of undersells the excitement for a How to Drink episode.
Dilution is such a commonly overlooked feature it's pretty amazing. Ever since I've started mixing I've been adding splashes of chilled filtered water into almost all drinks because it skips the time it takes for the ice to melt and get the drink to that perfect concentration of alcohol/water. (Yes of course I mix my Martinis for at least 30s) but try it with a splash of water next time.
I’ve thoroughly enjoyed you nerding out about GOT, even tho it’s not my thing. I like seeing passions and personality come out. Nice to see classic cocktails again.
There is a tree of delicious growing out of that drink!
Well, I'd say it's essentially mint which is watered with bourbon - nothing wrong with that as long as the mint doesn't start to chant salty drinking songs. :-)
I'm having more greens in my diet - with a salad of mint with my drink!
Also - cool to see Buffalo Trace Bourbon!
I truly appreciate the amount of mint you use. I had several mint juleps tonight, bartender only put like a sprig with 3 leaves as a garnish. It was basically bourbon over ice with a mint garnish...
That always bothered me when I see people do that. Mint ANYTHING needs to taste and smell like mint. If you gotta skimp on the mint you need to tell people upfront so they know what to expect and decide if they want it or not
I love all the little jokes in the editing today, its frankly adorable. I choked laughing when he kept changing the number of mint leaves!!
Two mint julip videos in one day?! You and Leandro are spoiling us.
I didn’t have Demerara syrup so I used plain simple syrup, but..... topped it off with woods old navy Rum which is harvested from Demerara. Mmmmh. Looking forward to the history episode 👍.
Theirs something about your videos that make me relaxed and happy ...
Greg on every step on this “I’m adding more than what in the recipe.”
What I’m hearing is this drink is gonna be extra, like the tasting notes tend to be; I’m on board with this.
I LOVE your funny captions but please leave them up a wee bit longer for us slower readers. Just about 50% longer would be great! Love your videos!
I've been waiting so long for this! Super excited!
I had no idea a Mint Julep was so simple. Next on my list of cocktails when I get some mint on hand.
I don't know what it is but I truly believe the best way to enjoy bourbon is a Mint Julep.. The sugar/mint/frost/metal pewter cup/metal Straw....Its an enigma..Southern delicacy.. I'm a yankee and I have nothing to do with the south, but this drink intrigues me..I feel like Im sipping on dad's/grandpa's Ice Tea...Its so good in many ways..I'm a fan of the Old fashioned, but the regiment/ the work you have to put into this drink w/ crushed ice, mint, lil' sugar....
The metal cup!! The Mint!!! The Crushed ice!!! The sugar!!! The bourbon/the metal straw🥃🥃!!! IM ABSOLUTELY ALL IN!!! THIS MIGHT JUST BE MY FAVORITE DRINK AT THE MOMENT...
Your history and evolution of the old fashioned was an excellent episode, it really got me more interested in the history of the cocktails I make. I hope you do one on the mint julep soon!
I have been waiting for an episode about Juleps. My wife and I actually named our daughter Julep. 😄 Great job!
> My wife and I actually named our daughter Julep.
Oh, that's perfectly fine - as long as you don't ice her, but see to it that she stays in mint condition. ;-)
Holy crap, you took my suggestion. Thank you for making this, I can't wait to try it!
I never thought that the addition of bitters was necessary, but, boy, it does make a difference. Thanks for your recipe!
Man, slow motion works magic for these kind of videos. It's like the anime food effect.
Ice at regular speed: cool and good
Zoomed in slow-mo ice: the crispiest, iciest ice you've ever seen
Tasting notes always on point !
THE SUN SHINES BRIGHT ON MY OLD KENTUCKY HOME...
Thank you, Greg, for showing the world how to make a good julep, because the ones at Churchill Downs are, historically, trash. Kinda varies from year to year, but it's a pretty common gag with the local news in Louisville to ask people to try their first julep and see their reactions. I'd never heard the bit about adding the rum, but that sounds like a downright delicious idea.
“I'm on the ground with my mint julip.“
😂👌
That first bourbon pour was the cleanest pour I've ever seen on how to drink! 🤣🍸
Love it. I got second hand drunk just reading how much alcohol is in this.
Oh Lord! I've been waiting for this video since I found your channel! I knew you wouldn't let me down.
Ah, this is great. I've been hoping you guys would do this for a while (I think I even asked about it a while back), and am so pleased you have - it's one of my favourite drinks, they taste great even when you're drinking them in rainy ol'England :)
I love how you're absolutely blasted during some of these.
One of my all time favorites to drink. Nice and simple to make and really tasty
Love this drink, this has become my favorite channel.
The sweetest drink I've tried. And also the sneakiest one if the bartender does the drink well to get a buzz.
I’ve had them WAYYYYYYY too sweet. Like equal parts sugar/bourbon. Don’t do that
"Like me, it improves with age" Saammeee! My fave line, thanks for another amazing video!! 💕
Wow, the number of song references in the on-screen notations on this one!
As soon as I saw 'swizzle it' on the screen, my brain sang "just a little bit" before it even appeared, so I obviously appreciate and approve.
Uncanny. I literally just ordered a julep-themed package from my monthly Bespoke Post subscription yesterday after a couple months of waffling on that particular option. Then, lo and behold, you drop the new episode for mint juleps. You're doing god's work. Not the god you're always hearing about, but the drunker, more fun one.
> Not the god you're always hearing about, but the drunker, more fun one.
Well, the ancient Greeks had Dyonisos, the Romans had Bacchus, and the Durch have that mythical king named Gamrinus who allegedly invented the noble art of brewing.
Too much coincidences, I'd say. :-)
"I'm on the floor with a mint julep." Needs to be on a T-shirt with your logo.
Ooh, mint, bourbon, and RUM! Yum!
Dammit, Jim, I'm a doctor, not a bartender!
Song was a great touch 😂😂😂
I Love mint juleps!! Only difference is I don't use bitters, and use 1 oz simple syrup and 2.5 oz bourbon, but I use a cask strength (Booker's to be precise). It's The only reason I tolerate summer. Also you have to use a plastic straw so when you cut it to size for the julep cup you can use the other half for...uh....personal use.
This one was my favorite so far. The end killed me hahaha. So hooked.
Greg counting the mint leaves made the start to my day 10 times better
Funky Cold Mint. I love the snarky tasting notes. ❤
at NO POINT have i ever thought of you to have a sweet tooth. You've always favoured such spirit forward drinks, I would have guessed the complete opposite!! Such a great episode btw!! Haven't watched in a while and this hooked me right back in!
I love a good mint julep on hot summer's day so I look forward to your full exploration episode. Since we're coming into cherry season, I highly recommend making a cherry-mint shrub and adding a little bit to the julep. Definitely a fun variation.
Love your videos, I am hooked on discovering drink recipes now. Ive always loved to try different drinks, and your show is the perfect way to learn them all. Very entertaining & insightful, great work, great production, high quality video with high quality cocktail mixology !!
aaaaaaand now i gotta listen to the bloody song again.... i just got it out of my head a few weeks ago. thanks. love the drinks
I am a bartender and I love your show. I wish you were my neighborhood bartender.
You should start your own bar. God bless the Greg.
I enjoyed the ending. Brought about an unexpected chuckle
I just improvised my idea of a Mint Julep as the October just arrived and I had all this mint on hand. I live in Ontario, Canada. Sorry for the metric and imperial mash, but 500ml of Buillet and 125ml of simple syrup that I let sit with a tea cage full of 1/2 cup chopped fresh mint leaves and left in the fridge for two hours. I also kept poking at it and "basting" the tea bulb every so often during the process. This seems great chilled on its own or poured on the rocks or ever snow cone. ;)
Another great video.
I love your stuff because you are doing just what I would do if I was... ... doing what you're doing...
:)
Just keep doing it... for both of us!
I think you should be on Drunk History. You're a great candidate. Just drink 2 of those mint juleps and you'll be set.
On the Floor with a Mint Julep is the name of my Jet coverband
Classic Episode again, love it!
Whoever does the description should get a raise methinks
As always Greg, these drinks look excellent! The presentation, the creation, each aesthetic shot; excellent work HTD crew.
I love this channel ....... Greg you are cocktail clever . Love from Scotland xx
Im not much of a drinker but I LOVE your videos ❤️ from 🇨🇦
This is fantastic, I've never heard of throwing rum on top. Going to have to try that!
Went looking to see if you had a recipe for this today, and you uploaded it moments earlier. Well played!
1 egg white, 1oz Mellow Corn + 1oz Crown Royal (Original) in blender, add 2oz coffee syrup, 2oz whole milk + equal parts in volume in fancy ice, blend for 4 pulses and pour into your favorite glass or mug and garnish with whatever you want. I call it "The Maine State Slammer" and it tastes amazing and is addictive and demands attention. It is a better replacement for a white russian. :)
Mint julep is second to my favorite, the old fashioned. This looks great 👍🏻
Glad to see a return to a more traditional episode! The GoT and pop culture are solid, but much prefer something like this.
It’s gonna be straight 50/50 once GoT finishes
Been hot here lately, made this drink or two to have whilst reading on the porch and it went down a right treat.
6:33 the tasting notes always bring up the best jokes... 🤣🤣🤣
I love watching your vids as ive been into mixing cocktails since i turned 21 I actually like to mix some cinnamon and apple whiskey in a glass with some heavy whipping cream shaken over ice with a dash of vanilla extract and a splash of nestle italian sweet cream creamer mixed in. Almost like an apple pie taste with some whip cream topping and some cinnamon on top
I absolutely love the little "Black Betty" at the end. Greg needs a GoFundMe campaign for an album (lol)
In case you were unaware, many people consider the song at the end to be racist. However, I personally rejoice in the fact that today that thought doesn’t even occur to most people who hear it. I really enjoy your videos. Thanks for making them!
Posted on my birthday. Great Video!
Happy birthday!
I would like to see a series on the history/evolution of all the cocktails.
the mint in my garden in jersey just came up! perfect timing
Great video! Can't wait to see the full length version similar to the old fashioned video!
Does he edit himself? The editor snark makes this channel.
Huh, very surprised not to see the Seiko SKX in this video. Always been a huge fan of seeing that on the wrist. This watch looks interesting, definitely vintage inspired with a a large domed crystal. Logo looks like Invicta maybe? Either way, great content as usual!
So good! Love it!