Description
Celebrate Derby Day with a mint julep with a spin. This baby will have you drawlin’ Southern style in no time!
Ingredients
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- 2 ounces Bourbon
- 1 ounce Triple Sec
- 1 tsp Sugar
- 3 Orange Mint Leaves, extra for garnish
- 3 Spearmint leaves, plus extra for garnish
- 1 1/2 cup Ice
Instructions
- With half of ice in heavy bottom glass, top with mint leaves and spearmint leaves – smashing with muddler or wooden spoon until leaves have been pulverized and ice has begun to chip.
- Top with bourbon, triple sec and sugar. Stir until sugar has dissolved.
- Strain if you prefer, or transfer into clean heavy bottom glass, pouring over the rest of the ice.
- Garnish with additional mint leaves. Sip.