Smith's Mint Julep

5 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 5 large fresh mint sprigs
  • 2 teaspoons superfine sugar
  • Dash of water
  • 2 ounces bourbon, preferably Maker's Mark
  • 1/2 ounce peppermint schnapps

Directions

  1. 1
    Fill large martini glass with crushed ice and set aside.
  2. 2
    Reserve one mint sprig for garnish.
  3. 3
    Remove and discard stems from remaining mint and place leaves in a small bowl.
  4. 4
    Add sugar, and, using back of a spoon, crush mint; stir, adding a few drops of water so the sugar fully dissolves.
  5. 5
    Add small amount of ice, then the liquors.
  6. 6
    Stir to combine, and strain mixture into glass.
  7. 7
    Garnish with mint sprig.

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