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Spirited: Honey Mint Juleps

Source of Recipe


Southern Living






List of Ingredients



• 1 cup water
  
• 1-1/2 cups mint leaves
  
• 1 cup honey
  
• 3-1/2 cups bourbon
  
• Crushed ice
  
• Mint sprigs, for garnish
  






Instructions



1. In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Remove from heat. Add mint leaves; stir until wilted. Add honey; stir until dissolved. Let mixture stand until cool; strain and discard mint.
   
   
2. For each julep, combine 1/4 cup bourbon with 2 tablespoons honey mint syrup. Pour bourbon mixture over crushed ice in frosted tumbler or tall glass. Garnish with mint sprigs.
   
   Makes 14 servings.