Mint Julep

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The mint julep is the traditional beverage of Churchill Downs and the Kentucky Derby.

Servings:

Ingredients

2 tablespoons superfine sugar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
24 mint leaves , plus 4 sprigs for garnish
2 cups finely crushed ice
1 cup bourbon

Directions

Combine sugar, lemon juice and mint leaves in a pitcher.

Crush with a wooden spoon.

Add ice and bourbon; mix well.

Pour into silver julep cups or tumbler, garnish with mint sprigs and serve.

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