Mint Julep

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Ingredients

  • 3 leaves fresh mint
  • 1 oz simple syrup
  • 2 oz bourbon
  • 1 cup ice cubes
  • 1 tsp powdered sugar
Mint Julep
Total Time: 5 minutes

Nutrition

Servings: 1

Preparation Notes

To make simple syrup simply heat 1 cup water and 1 cup sugar over medium heat until reduced by half.

Directions

  1. Place mint leaves and simple syrup in a glass and gently press the leaves with the back of spoon to release flavors.

  2. Fill glass tightly with ice.

  3. Pour bourbon over ice.

  4. Sprinkle with powdered sugar and garnish with additional mint leaves as desired.