View source for Mint Julep (Southern Style)


== Description ==
A [[Bourbon]] drink.
=== Ingredients ===
* 5-6 sprigs [[mint]] 
* 1 tsp [[powdered sugar]] 
* 2 tsp [[water]] 
* 2 1/2 oz [[Bourbon]]
== Procedures ==
# In silver mug or collins glass, dissolve [[powdered sugar]] with [[water]]. 
# Fill with finely shaved [[ice]] and add [[Bourbon]]. 
# Stir until glass is heavily frosted, adding more [[ice]] if necessary. (Do not hold glass with hand while stirring.) 
# Decorate with sprigs of fresh [[mint]] so that the tops are about two inches above the rim of the glass. 
# Use short straws so that it will be necessary to bury nose in [[mint]], which is intended for scent rather than taste.

== Contributed by ==
[http://www.thebartendingschool.net/ The Bartending School]

[[Category:Bourbon Recipes]]
[[Category:Mint Recipes]]
[[Category:Alcohol Recipes]]