julep

Mint Jayleps (Mint Juleps)

Ingredients (1):

Mint Jayleps:

  • 8 mint leaves

  • 2 tsp simple syrup

  • 6 cl bourbon

  • Garnish: mint sprig

  • Garnish: Angostura bitters

  • crushed ice

How to:

Julep:

In a Julep cup or rocks glass, lightly muddle the mint leaves in the simple syrup.

Add the bourbon then pack the glass tightly with crushed ice. Stir until the cup is frosted on the outside.

Top with more crushed ice to form an ice dome, and garnish with a mint sprig and a few drops of bitters.