By Maija Zummo on Fri, May 6, 2022 at 2:40 pm

“Personally, I don’t usually like juleps because they’re too sweet," Katie Tobin, bar manager at The Aquifer at New Riff Distilling, tells CityBeat. "But this is a julep for non-believers! This recipe works great because the pineapple is a softer flavor against the spiciness of our rye, balanced with the fresh green flavor of the mint.” Run for the Rye

Instructions: Add all ingredients to a shaker tin filled with ice. Strain into a highball glass or copper julep cup over crushed ice and garnish with fresh mint.

And if you're looking for a straight-up, copper-cup, no-frills cocktail, Maker's Mark shared its mint julep recipe online. Mint Julep

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