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Mint Julep


Ready In: 90 Minutes
Cook Time: 90 Minutes
Serves 4

INGREDIENTS

Mint Julep

DIRECTIONS

  • Wash mint leaves, pat dry and put them in a small mixing bowl. Cover with 3 ounces of Bourbon and let soak for 15 minutes.
  • Remove mint, then place them in a clean cotton cloth and wring over bowl, bruising the leaves. Dip back into bourbon and wring again. Repeat several times to create mint extract. Set extract aside for 1 hour. You can also put the leaves back in the extract for a more concentrated mint flavor.
  • Combine mint extract (leaves included, if preferred) with simple syrup (1 cup sugar and 1 cup water) in a covered glass container or jar and refrigerate overnight.
  • Fill julep cups (10-12 oz., preferably silver but glass will do) with crushed ice or shaved ice and insert a fresh mint sprig. Add 1 oz. of Bourbon to each cup. Add marinated julep mixture to taste.
  • Calories: 128 Carbohydrates: 4.1 Protein: 0 Fat: 0
  • Remember, any cocktail is best enjoyed in moderation, and only by those of legal drinking age. © 2012 Diageo Norwalk, CT
  • All drink recipes contain no more than 0.6 fl. oz. (14 grams) of alcohol per serving, equivalent to one standard U.S. drink.
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