Mint Julep

The Mint Julep is a mixed alcoholic drink, or cocktail originating in the Southern United States. The word 'julep' is derived from the Persian 'julab' meaning rose water. There are a number of ways of making a mint julep. All are served over crushed ice in a julep glass or pewter/sterling silver julep cup with a narrow cocktail straw. It is correct to use the straw when drinking this cocktail.

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Cook Time:

Serves: 1

Ingredients

 * 3 oz bourbon whiskey
 * 5-6 sprigs of mint
 * 1 tsp sugar

Directions
1.Crush the sugar with four sprigs of mint in the bottom of the glass.

2.Fill the glass with crushed ice and then add the bourbon. Feel free to add more bourbon to fill the glass, if necessary.

3.Garnish with remaining mint.

4.Insert a straw, cutting it to no more than 2 inches (5 cm) above the rim of the glass (allows one to smell the julep while drinking).

5.Serve.

Source

 * Mint Julep from the Wikibooks Bartending Guide—original source of recipe, licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License