5 to Try: Mint Juleps
By Citysearch Staff, Atlanta
A cool, minty, whiskey-laced drink is a time-honored tradition on Derby Day. Though the nuances of the drink's recipe may never be agreed upon, its ingredients remain constant: bourbon, mint, sugar and ice. Try our top picks in the city for the revered beverage.
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Park 75
75 14th St NE, Four Seasons Hotel, Atlanta, GA
This lounge sets the standard for mint juleps with crushed ice, sugar, fresh mint and top-shelf bourbon. The only thing missing is the silver cup. -
Swan Coach House
3130 Slaton Dr NW, Atlanta, GA
Ladies who lunch demurely sip the restaurant's seductive mixture of Jack Daniels, ice, fresh mint and a splash of soda from a silver cup. -
Watershed
406 W Ponce De Leon Ave, Decatur, GA
One of few places that dares to put this cocktail on the menu mixes it well with mint syrup, Maker's Mark and lots of fresh mint. -
Pittypat's Porch
25 International Blvd, Atlanta, GA
The restaurant's signature hurricane glass cradles its creation: a bounty of crushed ice, Kentucky bourbon and lots of mint. -
Mary Mac's Tea Room
224 Ponce De Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA
While lacking the traditional silver cup and fresh mint, this well-mixed mint julep tastes like sweet tea with a splash of whiskey.
