Mint Julep

Name: Mint Julep
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 cup water; 1 cup sugar; 1 bunch fresh mint; crushed ice; 2 ounces bourbon; 1/2 ounce minty simple syrup (more to taste); fresh lemon juice (to taste); fresh mint (for garnish)

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Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total: 20 minutes

Servings: 1

Author : Jeanine Donofrio

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Step 1

Combine the water and sugar in a small saucepan and simmer, stirring, until the sugar dissolves. Add the fresh mint, turn the heat off and let steep for 15 minutes. Strain and chill. The simple syrup can be made in advance and stored in the fridge.

Step 2

Assemble the cocktail with crushed ice, bourbon, simple syrup and lemon juice. Stir and garnish with fresh mint.