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mint julep

Mint julep
Serves 4

2 tablespoons superfine sugar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
24 mint leaves, plus 4 sprigs for garnish
2 cups finely crushed ice
1 cup bourbon

First
Combine sugar, lemon juice, and mint leaves in a pitcher. Crush well with a wooden spoon. Add ice and bourbon, and mix well.

Second
Pour into silver tumblers, garnish with mint sprigs, and serve.

Sept 2006 © Yvonne Koh