Friday, August 15, 2014

Summer Mint Julep

(Courtesy of Better Homes and Gardens)
Summer Mint Julep

Ingredients:
Crushed ice
1 Tbsp. minted simple syrup (see recipe below)
2-4 large sprigs fresh mint
3-4 Tbsp. bourbon
Mint sprig (optional)

Directions:
Fill a tall glass with crushed ice.  Pour minted simple syrup into the glass (for a sweeter cocktail, add more syrup).  Slightly crush mint sprigs; add to the glass.  Pour bourbon into glass.  Stir.  Garnish with a mint sprig, if desired.

Minted simple syrup
Ingredients:
1/2 c. boiling water
1/2 c. sugar
1/4 c. lightly packed fresh mint leaves

Directions:
Pour boiling water over sugar in a small bowl; stir until sugar dissolves.  Stir in mint leaves.  Cover and chill for at least 4 hours.  Strain mixture through sieve.  Discard mint leaves.  Store syrup, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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