MINT JULEPS FOR A CROWD

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Make and share this Mint Juleps for a Crowd recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mercy

Categories     Beverages

Time P1DT20m

Yield 32 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup sugar
1 cup water
1 bunch of fresh mint (about 1 cup, packed)
1 gallon good quality Bourbon

Steps:

  • To make simple syrup, combine sugar and 1 cup water in a saucepan.
  • Place over high heat and bring to a boil, stirring the mixture to dissolve the sugar.
  • Boil 5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and add washed mint (still on the stem, just stir it all in).
  • Set aside for 24 hours.
  • Strain the mixture into a jar and discard the mint.
  • Chill julep cups or glasses in the freezer before making juleps.
  • Fill them with crushed ice.
  • Add 1 1/2 teaspoons of mint syrup and 2 ounces of bourbon.
  • Garnish with sprigs of mint, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353.4, Sodium 1.3, Carbohydrate 6.2, Sugar 6.2

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