Mint Julep
The definitive "Southern" cocktail!
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Makes 2 mint julep cocktails.
crushed ice - very finely crushed is best
4 ounces bourbon or rum - even brandy will do in a pinch
2 teaspoons sugar dissolved in a cery little water
16 fresh mint leaves and reserve sprigs for garnish
thin sliced lime for garnish (optional)
  1. Put 1 teaspoon of sugar and a little water in each cocktail glass.  Dissolve.
  2. Add the mint leaves and taking the back of a spoon, stir and lightly bruise the sugar and mint leaves together - don't mash them, just press lightly.   
  3. Put in LOTS of finely crushed ice and pour 2 ounces of bourbon or rum to each glass.  Stir lightly.
  4. Garnish with mint and lime.
  5. Go sit on the porch and enjoy.