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Cucumber Julep

Cucumber and mint muddled with simple syrup, shaken with bourbon and topped with club soda -- elevating the classic Mint Julep with the freshness of cucumber.

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4 min Serves 1 ~30.48% ABV
Make

Ingredients

  • 6 slice
  • 6 leaf
  • 0.25 oz
  • 4 oz
  • 1 oz
  • (garnish)
  • (garnish)

Glassware: Lowball glass or Mint Julep glass

Ice: Ice cubes

Equipment: Muddler, Jigger, Cocktail shaker

Steps

  1. 1In a cocktail shaker, muddle the mint leaves and cucumber slices with the simple syrup.
  2. 2Fill the cocktail shaker with ice and add the bourbon. Shake well.
  3. 3Strain the resulting mixture into a lowball glass filled with ice.
  4. 4Top with club soda.
  5. 5Garnish with a cucumber swizzle and a mint sprig.

Garnish: Cucumber swizzle and mint sprig

Story

Mint Julep purists might turn up their noses, but those looking for the perfect accompaniment to a vegetarian meal will find a friend here.

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