Mint Julep
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The mint julep is an American cocktail made with bourbon, sugar, water, crushed ice and fresh mint, associated with the Kentucky Derby.
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Ingredients
For the mint syrup
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup caster sugar
- 5 mint fresh sprigs
- For the mint julep
- 2 oz. bourbon
- 3 tablespoons mint syrup , previously prepared
- 3 Angostura bitters optional, drops
- 1 mint fresh, sprig with leaves
- ice crushed
Equipment
- Silver metal goblet , in pewter or white metal
- Muddler
Instructions
Mint sirup
- Combine sugar and water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil.
- Stir the syrup and immediately remove the pan from the heat.
- Dip the mint in the hot syrup and let cool to room temperature.
- Once the syrup has cooled, remove the mint and store the syrup in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
Mint Julep
- Place the mint leaves at the bottom of the cup.
- Pour the 3 tablespoons of mint syrup.
- Crush the mint leaves and syrup using a cocktail muddler.
- Add bourbon and fill with crushed ice.
- Stir the cocktail until the goblet is frosted.
- Add a few drops of Angostura bitters (optional).
- Garnish with the sprig of fresh mint with leaves.
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