Mint Julep

Name: Mint Julep
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 24 large mint leaves, plus extra for garnish; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 2 cups bourbon; ice cubes

Prep Time5 min
Total Time5 min
Makes6 Servings

By Chatelaine

(Photo: Roberto Caruso)

Ingredients

24 large mint leaves, plus extra for garnish
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 cups bourbon
ice cubes

Instructions

Combine mint leaves with sugar in a pitcher. Using a wooden spoon, mash leaves with sugar against side of pitcher to release flavour. Add bourbon and stir until sugar dissolves completely. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Strain bourbon mixture, then pour into glasses filled with ice. Garnish with mint.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories 216, Carbohydrates 8g.

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