Summer Mint Julep


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Once you make the simple syrup, this drink is a breeze to put together.

Summer Mint Julep
Total Time: 5 mins
Servings: 1 serving
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Ingredients
  •   Crushed iceOn Sale
  • 1 tablespoon  Minted Simple Syrup (see recipe below)On Sale
  • 2 to 4 large  sprigs of fresh mintOn Sale
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons  bourbonOn Sale
  •   Mint sprig (optional)On Sale
Directions
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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, and add to glass. Pour bourbon into glass. Stir. Garnish with a mint sprig, if desired. Makes 1 serving.

Minted Simple Syrup
Pour 1/2 cup boiling water over 1/2 cup sugar in a small bowl; stir until sugar dissolves. Stir in 1/4 cup lightly packed fresh 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. Makes about 3/4 cup.

Nutrition Facts
Calories 140, Total Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Carbohydrate 8 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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