In this easy mint julep recipe, the whiskey varies by state: Kentucky uses bourbon, Georgia favors peach brandy, and Maryland loves rye. Take your pick!
Ingredients
- 0.25 cups water
- 1 teaspoon white sugar
- 5 freshs mint leaves , or to taste
- 1 jigger bourbon , 1.5 fluid ounce
- 4 ices cubes , or as desired
Instructions
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1
Place a tall glass in the freezer until frosted.
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2
Stir water and sugar together in the prepared glass until sugar dissolved. Twist each mint leaf to release the scent and flavor; add to the glass. Pour bourbon into the glass, it should be about 1/4 full. Add ice and stir; garnish with a mint leaf.
Nutrition Facts
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