ChatGPT Image May 26 2026 at 12 53 24 PMThe Lineman’s Julep

Cool Under Pressure

A bold Indiana bourbon take on the classic Mint Julep featuring Tallman 75th Reserve Indiana Straight Bourbon Whiskey, fresh mint, raw sugar, crushed ice, and a subtle peach twist for a smoother Southern-meets-Midwest finish.

Cold. Crisp. Built for hot days and long hours.

The kind of drink that makes summer feel temporarily negotiable.

 

Why “The Lineman’s Julep”?

Named for the crews who work through the heat, storms, and impossible conditions to keep communities connected.

The Lineman’s Julep keeps the cooling refreshment of the original but rebuilds it with Tallman 75th Reserve Bourbon and a subtle peach note inspired by Southern summer orchards.

Refreshing enough for the heat.
Strong enough for bourbon drinkers.

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz Tallman 75th Reserve Indiana Straight Bourbon Whiskey
  • 1/4 oz peach syrup
  • 1 tsp raw sugar
  • 8-10 fresh mint leaves
  • Crushed ice

Garnish

  • Large mint bouquet
  • Thin peach slice
  • Optional: light dusting of powdered sugar

Method:

  1. Add mint leaves, raw sugar, and peach syrup to a julep cup or rocks glass.
  2. Gently muddle just enough to release the mint oils.
    Don’t pulverize the mint into green lawn clippings.
  3. Add bourbon and fill halfway with crushed ice.
  4. Stir briefly until the cup frosts.
  5. Add more crushed ice, mounding slightly above the rim.
  6. Garnish with mint bouquet and peach slice.

Hold the cup near the base so the frost forms naturally.

Tallman Tip:

Slap the mint garnish gently before serving.

That releases the aroma immediately and makes the first sip dramatically better.

Also: crushed ice matters, Large cubes turn a julep into bourbon with optimism sprinkled on top.

 

What You’ll Taste:

  • Cool fresh mint
  • Rich bourbon caramel
  • Light peach sweetness
  • Crushed ice brightness
  • Smooth refreshing finish

Cold enough to survive July.
Strong enough to still count as bourbon.

Pairs Well With:

  • BBQ ribs
  • Fried chicken
  • Peach cobbler
  • Long summer evenings
  • Standing beside a truck talking while everyone pretends they’re about to leave

Built for the Heat

Tallman 75th Reserve celebrates 75 years of partnership, hard work, and the people who keep the job moving no matter the conditions.

Thanks for being part of it.

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