Mint Julep - the Real Thing

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Don't be fooled by imposters. This is the authentic julep. Makes you want to wear a white suit & black string tie whilst you sip it from your silver cup. I make this every year for a Derby party & some of the guests like them so much they never remember which horse won the race. Cook time includes chilling time.

by SusieQusie·published 2005-07-06

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Servings

3 ounces, 4 serving(s)

Total time

24h 30m

prep 30 min

Calories / serving

428 kcal

Ingredients (7)

serves

2 cups sugarsugar
2 cups water, preferable branchwater
6 mint leavesmint
2 ounces Bourbon, premium Kentuckybourbon
1 tablespoon mint syrupmint-syrup
1 mint leafmint
ice, crushedice

Instructions (9 steps)

01Mix the sugar & water in a saucepan. Boil, while stirring, for 5 minutes. Remove from heat & let cool for 15 minutes.
02Bruise 6 mint leaves to release the oil. Place them in a glass pitcher or jar.
03Pour cooled syrup over mint, cap tightly & store in the refrigerator overnight.
04When ready to partake, strain syrup to remove leaves.
05Into your cocktail shaker add bourbon, mint syrup & 1/2 cup ice.
06Shake, shake, shake your julep.

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