Mint Julep Martini

Name: Mint Julep Martini
Yield: Makes 1 serving
Ingredients: ¼ cup bourbon; ¼ cup orange liqueur; 1 teaspoon vanilla vodka*; 1 teaspoon clear crème de menthe; 6 ice cubes; Garnishes: fresh mint sprig, orange rind curl

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The julep is considered the official drink of the Kentucky Derby. Kyle Tabler of The Red Lounge in Louisville adds a martini twist to this favorite sipper.

By Kyle Tabler

Recipe by Southern Living April 2004

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Recipe Summary

Yield:

Makes 1 serving

Ingredients

¼ cup bourbon
¼ cup orange liqueur
1 teaspoon vanilla vodka*
1 teaspoon clear crème de menthe
6 ice cubes
Garnishes: fresh mint sprig, orange rind curl

Directions

Step 1
Combine first 5 ingredients in a martini shaker. Cover with lid, and shake until thoroughly chilled. Remove lid, and strain into a chilled martini glass. Serve immediately. Garnish, if desired.

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Step 2
*1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract may be substituted.
Step 3
Note: This recipe can be easily doubled. Make desired amount of servings, and store in a pitcher. Serve chilled. For testing purposes only, we used Smirnoff Vanilla Twist for vanilla vodka and Grand Marnier for orange liqueur.

Source

The Red Lounge, Louisville, Kentucky

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thompson50blt

10/17/2009

I live in Kentucky and have enjoyed this recipe since I first saw it in Southern Living. I have served it many times and have received outstanding reviews with requests for the recipe!! Can't ask for anything more. Didn't change a thing about it. I really enjoy this around Derby time since I am not a fan of the real mint julep. It is somewhat of a girlie drink, as it is sweeter than drinks most men like.

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