Westside Julep

I discovered mint juleps at the steeplechase races in Charlottesville, Virginia, when I was in college there. Though the races were more of an excuse to socialize than to actually watch the horses, I thought the juleps were a very elegant way to drink bourbon, especially when served in the traditional pewter cups. I’ve added citrus to bring a little California to this classic Southern cocktail. The name is a nod to our neighborhood in sweet West Oakland.