Mint Julep
Ingredients
12 fresh Mint leaves
50ml Bourbon whiskey
25ml Sugar syrup
3 dashes Angostura aromatic bitters
Glass
Collins
Garnish
Mint sprig and slice of lemon
Method
Lightly MUDDLE (only bruise) mint in base of shaker.
Add other ingredients
SHAKE with ice and strain into Collins glass half filled with crushed ice
CHURN (stir) the drink with the crushed ice using a bar spoon
Top up the glass with more crushed ice and CHURN again.
Repeat this process until the drink fills the glass and serve.
For an arguably authentic process, pour into a silver or pewter cup and let infuse for an hour in the freezer. (Don't forget to put your straws in before placing in the freezer)
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