Total Time: Under 5 minutes
Active Time: Under 5 minutes
Makes: 1 drink
Ingredients:
• 3 sprigs fresh mint
• 1 teaspoon water
• 1 teaspoon superfine sugar
• 2 ounces (56.6 g) bourbon
Method:
- Muddle 2 mint sprigs, the water, and the sugar in a highball or collins glass or a silver julep cup.
- Fill the glass with crushed ice, and pour in the bourbon.
- Garnish with the remaining mint sprig.
Variation:
Brandy Julep: Omit the mint sprig garnish. Substitute brandy for the bourbon, and garnish with a slice of orange and a maraschino cherry.
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