MINT JULEP

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Provided by Emeril Lagasse

Categories     beverage

Time 35m

Yield 1 julep

Number Of Ingredients 16

6 to 8 mint leaves
1 tablespoon sugar
Crushed ice
2 1/2 ounces bourbon
Splash Simple Syrup, recipe follows
Sprig mint, for garnish
6 to 8 mint leaves
1 tablespoon sugar
Crushed ice
2 1/2 ounces bourbon
Splash Simple Syrup, recipe follows
Sprig mint, for garnish
1 cup sugar
1 cup water
1 cup sugar
1 cup water

Steps:

  • Put the mint leaves and the sugar in the bottom of a tall glass. With the handle of a wooden spoon, crush and mash the leaves to extract the flavor. Fill the glass with crushed (not cubed) ice. Pour in the bourbon. Top with a splash of simple syrup.
  • With a long-handled spoon, jiggle (not stir) to chill and mix. Garnish with a sprig of mint. Sip.
  • Put the mint leaves and the sugar in the bottom of a tall glass. With the handle of a wooden spoon, crush and mash the leaves to extract the flavor. Fill the glass with crushed (not cubed) ice. Pour in the bourbon. Top with a splash of simple syrup.
  • With a long-handled spoon, jiggle (not stir) to chill and mix. Garnish with a sprig of mint. Sip.
  • Combine sugar and water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook until sugar is dissolved, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and cool completely.
  • Combine sugar and water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook until sugar is dissolved, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and cool completely.

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