Georgia Mint Julep is a refreshing brandy-based cocktail built on fresh mint, powdered sugar, and a blend of five-star and peach brandy. This Southern classic delivers bright herbal notes balanced with subtle stone fruit sweetness.
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Place mint leaves in collins glass with ice.
Add teaspoon sugar and a little water.
Muddle and fill with brandy and peach liqueur.
Decorate with mint leaves.
Mint juleps are best consumed immediately after assembly; do not store pre-made as they dilute and oxidize quickly.
bar spoon · lewis bag or crushed ice maker
Mint juleps use spirits like whiskey or brandy with powdered sugar and are stirred with crushed ice, while mojitos use light rum with fresh lime juice and are muddled.
Prepare the mint-sugar base and chill it, but assemble with ice and brandy just before serving to keep it cold and properly diluted.
Gently press the mint leaves against the glass with the back of a bar spoon rather than aggressively crushing them to avoid releasing bitter oils.
Crushed or shaved ice is traditional and melts faster to properly dilute and chill the drink; avoid large cubes which melt too slowly.
Yes—bourbon or rye whiskey work authentically; for non-alcoholic versions, omit spirits and increase the sugar-mint base with soda water.
