GIN JULEP

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Most mint juleps nowadays are made with bourbon, but gin was just as popular a base in the 19th century. Our throwback recipe will be just as crowd-pleasing at your Kentucky Derby party.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Drink Recipes     Cocktail Recipes

Time 5m

Yield Makes 1 drink

Number Of Ingredients 5

12 fresh mint leaves, plus sprig for garnish
1 1/2 teaspoons superfine sugar
2 ounces gin
Crushed ice
Seltzer

Steps:

  • In the bottom of a julep cup, muddle mint with sugar until mint starts to break down. Add gin; stir until sugar dissolves. Add ice to fill cup three-quarters of the way; top with seltzer. Stir, top with more ice, and garnish with mint sprig. Serve immediately.

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