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The Battle of the Mint Juleps
April 23, 2013, 9:02.12 pm ET

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Ahead of the Kentucky Derby, some popular night spots have their own race going on. Here's their take on the Mint Julep and recipes.

The Bitter Secretariat at Beauty & Essex

4 Mint Leaves (torn)
1.5 oz Michter’s Bourbon
.25 oz Fernet Branca
2 oz Thomaso’s Sour
Top with Ginger Beer

Muddle mint in glass. Add bourbon, Fernet, sour mix and ice. Stir, and then strain into a highball filled with crushed ice. Top with ginger beer.


Jamaican Julep at The Third Man



1.75 Jamaican Rum (Appleton 12)
.75 Cynar
.25 Cane Syrup
2 Dashes Angostura bitters
Handful Mint

Add all ingredients to a glass, lightly muddle, add crushed ice and stir.
Top with overflowing crushed ice and garnish with large mint sprig.


Luca Mano-Freddo at L’Apicio



2.25 oz Dill-infused Vodka
.75 oz Velvet Falernnum
.75oz. Lime
Cucumber, 6 small pieces
5 pieces of Mint, plus 1 for garnish

Muddle mint and cucumber with Velvet Falernnum in a julep cup. Add ice, top with vodka and lime and stir. Garnish with sprig of mint and wedge of cucumber.

(Images and recipes provided by the individual restaurants)


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