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Mint Julep

Bourbon and mint over a mountain of crushed ice in a frosted metal cup — the drink of the Kentucky Derby and the slow Southern afternoon.

  1. 2½ ozBourbon
  2. ½ ozSimple syrup
  3. MintA handful, muddled

Over crushed ice

Muddle the mint with the syrup in a julep cup. Fill with crushed ice, add bourbon, and swizzle until the cup frosts. Crown with fresh ice and a mint bouquet. Garnish: Mint bouquet.

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