Just Another Julep
A bourbon julep with mint, demerara syrup, and dark rum. It is off-dry and fairly strong at about 19% ABV.
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Rub the mint around the inside of a julep tin and discard. Fill the tin with crushed ice and add the bourbon and syrup. Swizzle briefly, then top with crushed ice. Pour the rum over the top. Garnish with the mint bouquet in the center of the ice and serve with a straw.
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Volume175 ml
Strength19 % vol.
Alcohol32 ml (26 g)81 ml de vodka (40 %)2.5 shots (de 30 ml)
Sugar6.9 g (3.9%)1.5 sucres en cube
Acidityaucun
DouceurOff-dry
Brian Miller (2008)
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