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Modern · Rum · Rocks glass
A coastal Veracruz variation on the American mint julep, said to have been improvised in Córdoba, Mexico, when a bartender substituted local rum for bourbon at a French visitor's request. Now a fixture across Veracruz cantinas.
| Glass | Rocks glass |
| Garnish | None |
| ABV | 18% |
| Category | international |
| Flavor | wikidata-import, rum |
Ingredients
- White rum2 oz
- Fresh mint leaves8 piece
- Brown sugar1 piece
- Water0.25 oz
- Fresh Mint Sprig1 piece
Method
- In a rocks glass, dissolve brown sugar in a splash of water.
- Add mint leaves and press gently to release oils.
- Fill the glass with crushed ice.
- Pour rum over the ice and stir until frost forms on the glass.
- Top with more crushed ice and garnish with a mint sprig.