Mint Julep

Mint Julep

Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup water
  • 2 pkg Mariposa Farms Fresh Mint
  • crushed ice
  • 16 oz Bourbon whiskey the older, the better
  • silver julep cups optional

Instructions
 

  • Make a simple syrup by boiling the water and sugar for 5 minutes. Cool and add 1 package mint sprigs. Store covered in refrigerator overnight.
  • Fill a julep cup with ice. Add 1 tbsp of mint syrup and 2 ounces of Bourbon. Stir rapidly with a spoon to frost the outside of the cup. Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint.