Emeril's Mint Julep
A classic Southern mint julep with muddled spearmint, simple syrup, crushed ice, bourbon, and a touch of Grand Marnier.
AmericanVegetarianEasy5 min
Ingredients
Servings
1
- 7 each spearmint leaves
- 1 tbsp simple syrup
- 2 cup crushed ice
- 2 oz bourbon
- 0.5 oz Grand Marnier
- 1 sprig fresh mint, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Put mint leaves and simple syrup in the bottom of a tall glass.
- 2
With the handle of a wooden spoon, crush and mash the leaves to extract the flavor.
- 3
Fill the glass with crushed ice.
- 4
Pour in the bourbon and Grand Marnier.
- 5
With a long-handled spoon, jiggle (don't stir) to chill and mix. Garnish with a sprig of mint and sip.
Tags
classicbourbonemerilamericancocktailmint-julepkentucky-derby
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