Libations: Try This Classic Mint Julep Recipe

Try this classic mint julep recipe for a refreshing and deliciously icy drink.

Ingredients

10 fresh mint leaves
1 tsp sugar
2 1/2 oz bourbon
Sparkling water
Crushed ice

Directions

1. Chill tall glass in freezer for 10 minutes.
2. Place mint, sugar, 1 oz bourbon and a splash of sparkling water in the chilled glass. Use a spoon to muddle the mint into the mixture. Add a small handful of crushed ice and stir well. Add remaining bourbon and another splash of sparkling water. Fill the glass tightly with ice.

Serves 1

 

 

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Authors of bestselling cookbooks Bite Me, Bite Me Too and Lick Your Plate, saucy sisters Julie Albert and Lisa Gnat love eating, feeding, entertaining and dishing up easy recipes at BiteMeMore.com.

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