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Mint Julep
 
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 0 Minutes
Servings: 1
Ingredients:
6 fresh mint leaves
1/4 cup water
2 teaspoons sugar
finely crushed ice
2 tablespoons bourbon
1 fresh mint sprig
Directions:
1. Rub the inside of a chilled julep cup with one mint leaf, using the back of a spoon to gently bruise the leaf.
2. Combine remaining mint leaves, water, and sugar in a small bowl; mull gently until sugar dissolves. Add crushed ice, filling cup three-fourths full; strain water mixture over ice. Add additional ice to fill cup; add bourbon, and stir gently.
3. Chill at least 15 minutes. Before serving, garnish with fresh mint.
By RecipeOfHealth.com