Mint Julep

5 ingredients
6 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 c. granulated sugar
  • 2 c. water
  • handful of fresh mint, washed
  • crushed ice
  • bourbon (Kentucky)

Directions

  1. 1
    Bring sugar and water to a rolling boil.
  2. 2
    Cool and refrigerate in a jar with a lid.
  3. 3
    Take a sprig of mint; place in bottom of the julep cup.
  4. 4
    Add crushed ice to the top of the glass and bruise mint leaves.
  5. 5
    Pour in simple syrup, leaving room to add 1 or more ounces of bourbon.
  6. 6
    Garnish with a sprig of mint and a straw.

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