Emeril's Mint Julep (Emeril Lagasse) |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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Ingredients:
6 to 8 spearmint leaves |
1 tablespoon simple syrup, (equal amounts water and sugar, heated until sugar melts), cooled |
crushed ice |
2 ounces bourbon |
1/2 -ounce grand marnier |
sprig of mint for garnish |
Directions:
1. Put the mint leaves and the syrup in the bottom of a tall glass. With the handle of a wooden spoon, crush and mash the leaves to extract the flavor. Fill the glass with crushed ice. Pour in the bourbon and Grand Marnier. With a long-handled spoon, jiggle (don't stir) to chill and mix. Garnish with a sprig of mint. Sip.
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