Jack’s Juleps

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Fresh mint drinks aren’t just for Kentucky Derby time. Easy-to-grow mint makes for easy juleps. Legend has it that, instead of mint, Uncle Jack made his juleps with tansy (we know now that tansy is toxic). My other favorite juleps are made with the Jack Daniel’s fresh orange or ginger infused whiskies on pages 15–16.

Classic Jack Mint Julep

Several sprigs of fresh mint (save one for garnish)

1 teaspoon sugar

2 ounces Gentleman Jack Tennessee Whiskey

Muddle the mint sprigs with the sugar in the bottom of a julep cup or rocks glass. Fill the glass with crushed or cracked ice. Add the Gentleman Jack. Garnish with a mint sprig.

Pineapple Jack Julep

Several sprigs of fresh mint (save one for garnish)

1 teaspoon superfine or granulated sugar

1 ½ ounces Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey

2 ounces pineapple juice

Muddle the mint sprigs with the sugar in the bottom of a highball glass. Fill the glass with crushed or cracked ice. Add the Jack Daniel’s and pineapple juice. Stir. Garnish with a mint sprig.

Tennessee Honey Julep

Several sprigs of fresh mint (save one for garnish)

2 ounces Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Honey

Ginger ale

Muddle the mint sprigs in the bottom of a julep or rocks glass. Fill the glass with crushed or cracked ice. Add the Tennessee Honey. Top with a splash of ginger ale. Garnish with a mint sprig.