“My cocktail’s name was inspired by the song ‘One Mint Julep’ by Ray Charles. I always say to myself, ‘If you're going to be anything, be vital,’ and I believe John Dabney was just that to cocktail culture.”īy Rebecca Monday, Vaso at the AC Hotel Columbus (Dublin, Ohio) Dabney ushered in the use of crushed ice with the ‘Hail Storm,’ and this since then has been vital to Mint Juleps because, as the ice dilutes, the drink becomes more complex. Aesthetically and factually, this can’t be denied and anyone can fact check me on that. John Dabney was a African American slave from Virginia and his ‘Hail Storm’ Julep is the blueprint for Mint Juleps, in my opinion. The Mint Julep is one of those cocktails. As an African American bartender myself, I’m pretty sure many others wondered if any of these classic cocktails were invented by our own and if not invented, then popularized somehow.
“My inspiration for this cocktail is a guy named John Dabney.
MINT JULEP FULL
I wanted to create a delicious Julep that could be enjoyed not only during Derby Season, but year-round! The honey adds a beautiful texture that pairs perfectly with the bright acidity of grapefruit and, of course, Town Branch Bourbon.”īy Sharfiq Cosby, Revival 1869 (Clayton, North Carolina)Ģ full droppers chocolate bitters (Bittermens Chocolate Mole Bitters is preferred)ġ barspoon orange marmalade (local, if available) “Chicago has two seasons, the bitter cold winters and the absolutely gorgeous summers. So what better way to cool off by marrying the two together in this refreshing Julep riff with Town Branch Bourbon.”īy Carley Gaskin, Hospitality 201 (Chicago)Ģ oz Town Branch Kentucky Straight Bourbon It’s also no secret how quenching a proper Mint Julep can be in said summer heat. And if you’ve ever pulled over to the side of the road to indulge, it’s easy to understand why. “Just outside of Austin, in the Texas Hill Country, you’ll often see ‘World Famous Peach’ stands peppered everywhere in the sweltering summer heat.
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