No-Muddle Mint Julep - A Little Spoon

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First, measure, pour, and mix all of the ingredients into your glass or metal cup. Next, add ice about halfway up the cup and stir in circles until you see the sides begin to freeze over (15 seconds). Add ice to the top of the rim and stir again (10-15 seconds). At this point the whole cup should have tiny ice crystals on the outside. Top the cocktail off with even more ice to make the signature domed shape.
If you want to garnish with mint, take a sprig and slap it against the back of your hand to release the oils. Drag the mint around the outside rim of the cup and then insert it into the ice.
Sip, Sip, Hooray! You’ve done it!

Small pieces of ice are crucial to this drink being balanced. If you don’t have access to nugget or pellet ice, you can also use crushed ice from your refrigerator or you can crush full cubes with a pick or mallet.
For this recipe, if you want a traditional mint julep balance, use a lower proof bourbon (80-90 proof). If you like sipping bourbon neat and want something with oomph, use a high proof bourbon (90-100+ proof). See FAQs for more information about how to choose a bourbon for your tastes.