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Bourbon or rye, mint, sugar, crushed ice. Kentucky's official drink and the Derby's signature.

Ingredients

• Bourbon Whiskey2½ ounces
• Simple Syrup½ ounce
• Fresh Mint Leaves10 each
• Mint Sprig1 each

Directions

Place mint leaves in a silver julep cup. Add simple syrup and gently press. Fill with crushed ice. Add whiskey and stir until the cup is frosted. Top with more crushed ice. Garnish with a mint sprig.

Notes

Don't muddle the mint into oblivion. Express in palms, place at bottom, build over. Short straw so the drinker's nose is in the mint.