mint julep

The Tennessee stud was long and learn

The color of the sun and his were green

He had the nerve and he had the blood

And there never was a hoss like the Tennessee stud

“Tennessee Stud” by Doc Watson

Its derby day, time to have a julep and watch the horsies! Simple syrup is equal parts water and sugar heated in a small pot until combined and then cooled. To make the crushed ice, place 1 cup of cubed ice in a tea towel, wrap it up and beat it senseless with a wooden spoon.

Ingredients:

2 oz. bourbon
½ oz. simple syrup
6 mint leaves plus more for garnish
Crushed ice

Directions:

1. Place bourbon, syrup and mint leaves at the bottom of a Tom Collins glass, muddle with the handle end of a wooden spoon (or a muddler fancy pants)
2. Add crushed ice and stir
3. Garnish with mint

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