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Mint Julep

Mint Julep suits someone looking for herbal, fresh and strong rather than a generic sweet cocktail. Its lean, light body makes it very easy to drink. Compared with Kill or Cure, it leans more bitter. This makes it useful for comparing how whiskey behaves in a mixed drink rather than tasting it neat. If you want to compare it, look next at Kill or Cure; for food, the catalogue starts with BBQ and Pork.

HerbalFreshStrong

APPROX. ABV: 25%
STRENGTH: 4/5
DRINKABILITY: 5/5

TASTE PROFILE

How it is likely to feel

Sweetness2

Bitterness2

Sourness1

Strength4

Body2

Drinkability5

Fruity0

Herbal4

Smoky0

CLASSIC STRUCTURE

What is usually in it

50 ml Whiskey

20 ml Modifier

Aromatic bitters

Method: Build over ice and top as specified.
Glass: Highball or wine glass
Garnish: Classic garnish

Recipes and serving sizes vary by bar. ABV is an approximate guide.

PAIRING DIRECTIONS

Useful places to start

01BBQ

02Pork

Pairing suggestions are directions, not fixed rules. Sauce, seasoning and serving temperature can change the result.

DISCOVER NEXT

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UNDERSTAND THE STYLE

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