Kentucky Mint Julep Recipe
Ingredients
| Sugar | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Water | 1/2 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Mint leaves | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Bourbon | ||
| Mint sprigs | ||
Directions
In 2-cup glass measure, combine sugar and water.
Microwave at HIGH (10) 3 to 5 minutes or until hot and sugar is dissolved.
Stir well.
Add 1 cup mint leaves; let stand 2 hours.
Strain into small glass jar; cover tightly and refrigerate.
For each julep: Pour 1 tablespoon mint syrup mixture over crushed ice in tall glass.
Slowly add 2 ounces bourbon.
Garnish with mint sprigs.
Microwave at HIGH (10) 3 to 5 minutes or until hot and sugar is dissolved.
Stir well.
Add 1 cup mint leaves; let stand 2 hours.
Strain into small glass jar; cover tightly and refrigerate.
For each julep: Pour 1 tablespoon mint syrup mixture over crushed ice in tall glass.
Slowly add 2 ounces bourbon.
Garnish with mint sprigs.
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