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Mint Julep
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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 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).
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