Mint Julep
Normally each summer I try out different cocktails, and get smitten by one that usually takes me through the dog days of summer. This time around it has been the mint julep that has been keeping company most balmy nights. There's work in the beginning, but endless rewards thereafter.
Mint simple syrup (recipe to follow)
crushed ice
bourbon
mint
filtered water
sugar
Combine one cup of water with one cup of sugar and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer and add one handful of fresh mint leaves. After five sugar is dissolved, turn off heat and let syrup cool for fifteen minutes. Cover and set aside in refrigerator. Mixture will keep for one week.
Crush several ice cubes in a mixer and fill a scotch glass or mint julep cup.
Add 2 1/2 oz bourbon, 2 oz simple syrup, 2 oz water to shaker. Shake well.
Garnish with mint.
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