Mint Julep
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The signature drink of the Kentucky Derby and possibly the whole of the South. This is a bourbon-based cocktail that prominently features a cooling and fragrant use of fresh mint and crushed or shaved ice. Even the description sounds refreshing!
The julep is actually a whole category of cocktails served over crushed ice. We might even be willing to debate whether a Mai Tai is technically a julep. As long as we make a few to sample...
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Ingredients
2 oz Bourbon
½ oz Simple Sryup
* 8 Fresh Mint Leaves
Instructions
Add all items to Julep Cup or Old Fashioned Glass. Press leaves to extract oils. Add Crush Ice and stir to chill, dillute and incorporate. Top with Crush Ice and Mint Sprigs.