Kentucky Mint Julep
The Kentucky mint julep has been a tradition for years. Served at Churchill Downs in Louisville during the Kentucky Derby for nearly a century. This is a great “sippin” drink to enjoy while relaxing on those hot summer Southern afternoons or just any time you need something cold and smooth.
Ingredients
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 cups water
- Sprigs of fresh mint
- Crushed ice
- Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey can use as much as you like
Instructions
- Make a simple syrup by boiling sugar and water together for five minutes. Place 3 or 4 mint leaves in bottom of tall glass, add about an ounce of the syrup. Use a wooden spoon handle crush or mash the leaves to extract flavor into the syrup. Fill glass with crushed ice, pour in 2 ounces of bourbon. Can add a dash of water if you want to cut it some. Garnish with mint and Enjoy!
Notes
Simple syrup will keep in the refrigerator for about a week.