Kentucky Mint Julep
Source of Recipe
Martha
List of Ingredients
Kentucky Mint Julep
1/4 cup Fresh mint leaves
2 cups Water, heated
2 cups Sugar
Bourbon
Extra fresh mint leaves for garnishRecipe
Heat water. Whisk in sugar.
Remove from heat.
Add mint & allow to steep for at least 20 minutes.
Add cracked ice to glass.
Add 1 1/2 oz Bourbon.
Add 2 1/2 teaspoons syrup.
Stir lightly.
Garnish with fresh mint leaf.
Traditionally served with two short straws.