Mint Julep

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    Mint Julep
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    • 1Servings

    Ingredients

    • 5 fresh mint leaves, plus 1 mint sprig for garnish

    • · 1 ounce / 2 tbsp. simple syrup    

    • 3 ounces / 6 tbsp. bourbon (we like Woodford Reserve) 

    • Crushed ice 

    Preparation

    Rub one of the mint leaves inside a high ball glass (or metal cup if you happen to have one handy!) and then add with the remaining 4 mint leaves to the glass along with sugar syrup and a few drops of the bourbon. Muddle. Add a handful of crushed ice to the glass. Place a straw so that it reaches the mint mixture at the bottom of the glass. Pour remaining bourbon over the ice. Add more crushed ice, making a mound that reaches to the top of the glass and leaving about 1 inch of the straw peeking above the rim. Garnish with a mint sprig.