Mint Madness: Mint Julep

The mint has struggled desperately for years.  It's not set in a pot in the ground so by all accounts it should have taken over the world by now.  It's problem is that it resides in the garden of doom, a garden in which only the hardiest of natures survivors will remain.

This year however. . .

I am now the proud onlooker of a thriving bush of the refreshing stuff.  Now I need to work out what to do with it all.

Mint Julep

I like a minty muddled mojito but love the sweetness that comes from the julep.  So refreshing and very easy to pull together.  As with most cocktails, ensure you have plenty of ice.

Handful of mint (or 8 - 12 leaves)
Teaspoon of sugar
1 shot of bourbon (25ml - 35ml)
Ice

Add the mint and sugar to your glass and bruise them together until they look like an expensive sugar scrub.  Try not to break up the leaves too much.

Add bourbon and ice, then stir until the sugar has dissolved and the ice has started to melt and blend into the mixture.

 

Kick back, relax and enjoy!