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Mint Julep

MINT SYRUP:
2 cups sugar
2 cups water
2 cups loosely packed chopped fresh mint
EACH SERVING:
1/2 to 3/4 cup crushed ice
1/2 to 1 ounce bourbon
Mint sprig

For syrup, combine the sugar, water and chopped mint in a large
saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook until sugar is
dissolved, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat; cool to room
temperature. Line a mesh strainer with a double layer of

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cheesecloth or a coffee filter. Strain syrup; discard mint. Cover and
refrigerate syrup for at least 2 hours or until chilled. For each
serving, place ice in a metal julep cup or rocks glass. Pour 1/4 cup
mint syrup and bourbon into the glass; stir until mixture is well
chilled. Garnish with mint sprig.

Yield: 10 servings (2-1/2 cups syrup).