Nutrition
Ingredients
- 1 (3x2") strip lemon zest
- ¼ cup (packed) mint leaves, plus 1 sprig for serving
- 2 tsp. raw or granulated sugar
- 2 oz. bourbon (such as Basil Hayden)
Instructions
- 1 Muddle one 3x2" strip lemon zest, ¼ cup (packed) mint leaves, 2 tsp. raw or granulated sugar, and ½ oz. water in a mixing glass or cocktail shaker until mint is lightly bruised. Add 2 oz. bourbon; let sit at least 15 minutes and up to 1 hour if desired (letting the mixture sit will intensify the mint flavor).
- 2 Strain bourbon mixture into a julep cup or rocks glass filled with crushed ice. Stir until outside of cup is very cold (if using metal, it should frost over), about 20 seconds. Top with 1 mint sprig.
Original Source
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