NIMBU PANI MINT JULEP

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Provided by Maneet Chauhan

Categories     beverage

Time 30m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup sugar
3/4 teaspoon black Indian rock salt
1/2 bunch fresh mint leaves, plus more for muddling and 1 sprig for garnish
1/2 bunch fresh mint leaves, plus more for muddling and 1 sprig for garnish
2 juicy limes
Crushed or shaved ice
2 ounces good-quality Kentucky bourbon
Seltzer water

Steps:

  • Combine 1/2 cup water with the sugar, black salt and mint in a small saucepan. Heat over medium-high heat until the sugar and salt dissolve into a sweet and salty simple syrup. Strain the syrup and transfer to the fridge to cool. Discard the mint leaves.
  • Squeeze the limes into a pitcher and add the chilled simple syrup.
  • Crush or muddle a few mint leaves in the bottom of an 8-ounce mint julep cup until they form a paste. Fill halfway with ice. Add 2 ounces of the simple syrup and the bourbon and top with seltzer. Stir until the silver cup is frosted on the outside.
  • To serve, garnish with a sprig of fresh mint. Reserve the remaining simple syrup for additional drinks.

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