MINT JULEP
Ingredients:
3 mint leaves
1 tablespoon Mint Simple Syrup
Crushed ice
3 tablespoons bourbon
2 tablespoons club soda
How to Make It:
Place mint leaves and Mint Simple Syrup
(see left) in a chilled 8-oz. glass.
Muddle leaves to release flavors.
Pack glass with crushed ice; pour bourbon
over ice, and top with club soda.
MINT SIMPLE SYRUP
Ingredients:
1 cup sugar
1 cup water
10-12 fresh mint sprigs
How to Make It:
Bring sugar and water to a boil
in a medium saucepan.
Boil, stirring often, 5 minutes or until
sugar dissolves.
Remove from heat; add mint,
and let cool completely.
Pour into a glass jar; cover and chill
24 hours. Remove and discard mint.
