Southern Living Classic Mint Julep

Total Time: 24 hrs 20 mins
Preparation Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 24 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 1


• 3 fresh mint leaves


• 1 tablespoon mint simple syrup (see recipe below)


• crushed ice


• 2 tablespoons bourbon (woodford reserve distiller's select bourbon recommended)


• 1 fresh mint sprig


• powdered sugar (optional)


• 1 cup sugar


• 1 cup water


• 10 -12 fresh mint sprigs

Recipe

• 1 to make the mint simple syrup, bring the sugar and water to a boil in a medium saucepan. boil, stirring often, for 5 minutes or until sugar dissolves.


• 2 remove from heat, add mint, and let cool completely.


• 3 pour syrup into a glass jar, then cover and chill 24 hours. remove the mint and discard.


• 4 to make the drink, place mint leaves and mint simple syrup in a chilled julep cup. gently press the leaves against the cup with the back of a spoon to release flavors.


• 5 pack the cup tightly with crushed ice and pour the bourbon over ice. insert a 4-inch cocktail straw, place mint sprig directly next to straw, and sprinkle with powdered sugar, if desired.


• 6 serve immediately.