My Dad's amazing mint juleps

My dad's amazing mint julep recipe is perfect for celebrating the Kentucky Derby or just a great way to enjoy some good whiskey

Disclaimer: These are for my 21+ readers, and be careful because they are strong! 

As with all drinks, try not to go overboard.

Mint Juleps

My dad's amazing mint julep recipe is perfect for celebrating the Kentucky Derby or just a great way to enjoy some good whiskey

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Prep Time: 10 minutes

Freezing time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

Servings: 1

Author: Meme

Ingredients

• ▢ 2-3 mint leaves + more for garnish, washed
• ▢ 3 teaspoons sugar divided
• ▢ 3 ounces Kentucky bourbon whiskey about 9 TBSP
• ▢ Crushed ice

Instructions

• In a julep cup or a regular glass, muddle the mint and 2 teaspoons of sugar together. Use the spoon to crush the mint into the sugar to make a syrup. Add a drop or so of water if needed to make the mint syrup.
• Stir in 1 ½ ounces bourbon (about 5 TBSP).
• Pack the cup with crushed ice.
• Top with another 1 ½ ounces (about 4 TBSP).
• Sprinkle the other teaspoon of sugar over the ice, and stick in the freezer.
• Allow to freeze for at least 30 minutes - 1 hour. Garnish with a few mint leaves or a sprig of mint.
• Enjoy {slowly}!

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***Now here's the important part - my dad's expert mint julep-making tips:***

1. Do not use bad/cheap whiskey!
2. Use a glass or a silver cup. Never use plastic, paper, or a Styrofoam cup.
3. You must use crushed ice... Put it in a bag and beat it until it's crushed. Stick in a food processor. Just make sure it's crushed.
4. Drink your mint julep slowly! Even though it tastes so good and you're going to want to chug it - don't! This is a drink to sip and savor.
5. By slowly drinking the mint julep, you give the ice time to melt to make your drink last longer.
6. If you're feeling brave, you can always re-stir the mint and leftover crushed ice with some more bourbon...
7. You can keep these in the freezer for up to 1 week {but good luck with that - these go fast!}