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Mint Julep

Mint julep in a silver cup topped with fresh mint
  • Serves: 4
  • Prep Time:  15 min

Ingredients

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup fresh mint leaves, plus more for garnish
  • 16 ounces Kentucky Bourbon

Method

  1. Mix together 1 cup of water, sugar and mint leaves in a small saucepan. Set over high heat and bring to a boil. Cook, stirring until the sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and allow the syrup to cool, about 10 minutes.
  2. Pour the syrup through a fine mesh sieve, into a glass jar. Discard mint leaves.
  3. Make Mint Juleps: Fill 4 tin cups with crushed ice. Pour 4 ounces bourbon and 1½ ounces mint syrup into each cup. Gently stir, enjoy.