MINT JULEP RECIPE

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Mint Juleps - The Official Drink of the Kentucky Derby

You can't fully enjoy the Kentucky Derby unless you have a mint julep in your hand.  If you can't be in Louisville, you can make your own mint juleps at home using this easy recipe.

Ingredients:

• Fresh mint, enough to yield about 2 cups after removing leaves and chopping, plus enough extra sprigs to put in each drink

• 2 cups sugar

• 2 cups water

• Crushed ice

• Bourbon

Pre-Derby Day Steps (Making the Mint-Sugar Syrup):

• Remove the leaves from the mint and chop them; you do not need to finely chop, just enough to break the leaves into pieces

• Boil the mint, water, and sugar; stir until the sugar dissolves (about 5-10 minutes)

• Strain the mixture to remove the mint leaves

• Put the mixture in the fridge overnight

Derby Day Steps (Making the Mint Julep):

• Fill a glass with crushed ice

• Add the mint-sugar syrup and bourbon, using about 2-3 parts bourbon to 1 part syrup, depending on your needs

• Garnish with a mint sprig and serve

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