Mint Julep

Description

A classic Southern drink.

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12 mint leaves
2 tablespoons simple syrup (to make simple syrup, boil 1 cup of water and add 1 cup of sugar, stir to combine and let it boil a bit to make sure sugar is dissolved, store in fridge for future use)
crushed ice
bourbon (Maker’s Mark is a good choice)
old fashioned glass
sugar

Preparation

1. Moisten the top of the old fashioned glass with a damp paper towel and rim with sugar.
2. Tear the mint leaves and place them in the glass. Pour the simple syrup on top. Use a muddler to bruise the leaves (if you don’t have one, use the back of a spoon or something).
3. Add crushed ice to almost the top of the glass. Pour in enough bourbon to cover the ice.
4. Garnish with a mint leaf and sip with pleasure.

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Reviews

8/08/12

satellite says:

The Great Gatsby!

8/08/12

worldpeas says:

this drink screams "happy derby!" looks great :)

8/08/12

iconsam says:

Try it also with the following bourbon:
- Blanton's
- Woodford Reserve
- Booker's

8/08/12

iconsam says:

I love me some Mint Julep on Derby Day in Kentucky.

8/08/12

telliecoin says:

omg.. i didn't know this drink was for real.. i always thought people were just kidding about it cuz of the black insinuations

8/24/12

liveenlive says:

looks yummy drink <3 . thank you !

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