MINT JULEP

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Provided by Emeril Lagasse

Categories     beverage

Time 35m

Yield 1 julep

Number Of Ingredients 16

6 to 8 mint leaves
1 tablespoon sugar
Crushed ice
2 1/2 ounces bourbon
Splash Simple Syrup, recipe follows
Sprig mint, for garnish
6 to 8 mint leaves
1 tablespoon sugar
Crushed ice
2 1/2 ounces bourbon
Splash Simple Syrup, recipe follows
Sprig mint, for garnish
1 cup sugar
1 cup water
1 cup sugar
1 cup water

Steps:

  • Put the mint leaves and the sugar in the bottom of a tall glass. With the handle of a wooden spoon, crush and mash the leaves to extract the flavor. Fill the glass with crushed (not cubed) ice. Pour in the bourbon. Top with a splash of simple syrup.
  • With a long-handled spoon, jiggle (not stir) to chill and mix. Garnish with a sprig of mint. Sip.
  • Put the mint leaves and the sugar in the bottom of a tall glass. With the handle of a wooden spoon, crush and mash the leaves to extract the flavor. Fill the glass with crushed (not cubed) ice. Pour in the bourbon. Top with a splash of simple syrup.
  • With a long-handled spoon, jiggle (not stir) to chill and mix. Garnish with a sprig of mint. Sip.
  • Combine sugar and water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook until sugar is dissolved, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and cool completely.
  • Combine sugar and water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook until sugar is dissolved, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and cool completely.

Author of Racism Is Real: Clive Henry
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This mint julep is so easy to make and it's so delicious! I'm definitely going to be making it again and again.


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I've made this mint julep several times and it's always a hit! It's a great way to use up fresh mint.


Obasi Franklyn
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This mint julep is the perfect summer drink! It's so refreshing and flavorful.


Martin Heinemann
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I made this mint julep for my husband and he loved it! He said it was the best mint julep he's ever had.


Sahal Kharash
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I followed the recipe exactly and my mint julep turned out great! It was the perfect balance of sweet and minty.


Delin “Delin” Jep
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This mint julep was a little too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.


babar Sagar
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I'm not a big fan of mint juleps, but this recipe was really good! I would definitely recommend it.


bernard isiepe
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This mint julep is so easy to make and it's so delicious! I will definitely be making it again.


marieta clevers
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I made this mint julep for a party last weekend and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


BOINEELO PRIMARY SCHOOL EDUCATION
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This is the best mint julep recipe I've ever tried! It's so refreshing and flavorful, and it's the perfect drink for a hot summer day.


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