John Dabney and the Mint Julep | Mike's Hard Reviews
Channel: Mike's Hard Reviews
Date: 10/02/2023

Today, we commemorate the start of Black History Month by diving into the life, legacy, and libations of John Dabney, a Black mixologist whose craft brought him out of enslavement and lives on today in my own hometown.

The "Hailstorm" Mint Julep:
- 1 Tbsp Superfine Sugar
- 2 1/2 Tbsp Water
- Leaves of 4 Mint Sprigs
- 3 oz Base Spirit of Your Choice (See Below)

The original recipe for the Hailstorm Julep mentions all of the following spirits as good bases:
- Dark Rum (Demerara)
- Cognac
- Peach Eau de Vie
- Apple Eau de Vie
- Whiskey

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Relevant Links:
John Dabney Biography: https://www.hailstormdabney.com/story-full
Julep Recipe: https://www.hailstormdabney.com/julep
Virginia Encyclopedia Entry: https://encyclopediavirginia.org/entries/dabney-john-ca-1824-1900/
John Milton Dabney: https://baseballhistorydaily.com/2015/06/15/483/
Dabney & Co. in Kalamazoo: https://drinkswithdabney.com/

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