Mint Juleps
For this cocktail you will need water, sugar, fresh mint leaves, and Kentucky bourbon.
First, make your mint syrup.
To make mint syrup:
Combine 1 cup sugar and 1 cup water in a saucepan.
Boil without stirring for about 5 minutes or until thickened.
Remove from heat. Add fresh mint leaves
Gently crush mint with a spoon or muddler.
You can let this sit overnight or in case of boozing emergencies use right away.
Next, turn on Kentucky Derby coverage, make yourself a bet on your favorite horse, and make your cocktail.
To create cocktail:
Muddle a few mint leaves in the bottom of a tumbler or mason jar.
Fill with 1/2 cup of crushed ice.
Add 2 tbs mint syrup, 2 tbs. water, and fill the rest of the cup with bourbon.
Enjoyed best with a big floppy hat.
Cheers!!
Mint Julep pictured with Clairebella custom coasters in gray chevron pattern
with red stripe, available on cutebooze.com
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