Kentucky Derby Mint Julep Recipe

A tradition that's nearly a century old, the mint julep is a drink made using sugar, bourbon, and mint leaves, and is typically served in the iconic pewter or silver cup.

Ingredients:

3 sprigs fresh mint
1 teaspoon water
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
2 oz. bourbon
Powdered sugar
Crushed ice

Directions:

Put granulated sugar, water, and leaves from mint sprigs into a glass. Save a few leaves for garnishing.
Muddle everything together in bottom of glass.
Pour in the bourbon.
Fill a separate glass with crushed ice.
Using a julep strainer, pour the bourbon mixture over the ice.

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