Derby Mint Juleps
No watch party is complete without enjoying at least one!
Servings 1
Ingredients
- 3-5 fresh mint leaves
- 2 tbsp mint syrup recipe follows
- crushed ice
- ¼ cup good Kentucky bourbon
- 1 fresh mint sprig for garnish
Mint Syrup
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- 1½ cups filtered water
- 15 fresh mint sprigs
Instructions
- Place mint leaves and syrup in a chilled cup and muddle. Pack cup tightly with crushed ice; add bourbon and mint sprig.
Mint Syrup
- Boil sugar and water, stirring often, 2-3 minutes or until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and add 15 mint sprigs. Cool completely. Cover and chill 24 hours.Strain syrup; discard solids.