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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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Ingredients:
1/2 cup sugar |
1/4 cup water |
17 sprigs fresh mint |
shaved ice |
1 (1 -liter) bottle kentucky bourbon |
additional fresh mint sprigs |
Directions:
1. Combine sugar, water, and 17 mint sprigs in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat. Strain and discard mint. Chill syrup several hours or overnight.
2. To serve, fill each julep cup three-fourths full with shaved ice; add 2 jiggers (1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons) bourbon and 1 teaspoon reserved syrup. Stir gently. Add additional shaved ice to fill cups. Garnish with additional mint sprigs.
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