Bobby Flay's Mint Julep

Mint Julep

Serves: 1

Ingredients:

4 mint leaves
1 teaspoon sugar
Splash of water
Shaved ice
2 1/2 oz Bourbon Whiskey

Method:

Place mint, sugar and water into a silver Julep cup or a 12-ounce Tom Collins glass.

Muddle the mint, sugar and water together with the tip of the handle of a wooden spoon.

Fill the glass with shaved ice, add the bourbon and stir until combined.

Garnish with orange or lemon slice or a cherry.

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