CLASSIC MINT JULEP

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Classic Mint Julep image

Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian

Categories     beverage

Time 25m

Yield 1 drink

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 sprigs fresh mint
1/2 ounce Simple Syrup, recipe follows
2 ounces bourbon, such as Four Roses
Crushed ice
1 cup sugar

Steps:

  • Gently bruise one of the mint sprigs in the bottom of a highball glass with the Simple Syrup, then add the bourbon. Strain into a julep cup, add crushed ice until overflowing, and garnish with the remaining mint sprig.
  • Combine the sugar and 1 cup water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Cook, stirring, until the sugar dissolves. Remove from the heat and let cool completely. Keep covered in the refrigerator up to 1 month. Yield: 1 1/2 cups

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