Classic Mint Julep

By BobD

Ingredients

• 8 mint leaves, plus mint sprigs for garnish
• 1/2 ounce Simple Syrup
• 2 ounces bourbon, preferably overproof
• Crushed ice

Details

Servings 1
Adapted from foodandwine.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a chilled julep cup or fizz glass, muddle the mint leaves and Simple Syrup. Add the bourbon and crushed ice. Set a swizzle stick or bar spoon in the cup and spin between your hands to mix. Top with additional crushed ice and garnish with the mint sprigs.

Simple Syrup

1 cup water
1 cup sugar

In a small saucepan, bring sugar and water to a boil; simmer until the sugar is dissolved, 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool completely.

MAKE AHEAD The syrup can be refrigerated in a glass jar for up to 1 month.

To make crushed ice
Cover cubes in a clean kitchen towel and pound with a hammer or rolling pin.

To make cracked ice
Place a square ice cube in the palm of your hand and tap it three times with the back of a bar spoon, tapping a different side of the cube each time.

To make clear cubes
Fill ice trays with hot filtered water.