Fresh Cherry Mint Julep
Ingredients
- 1 ounce simple syrup see Notes
- 8 fresh mint leaves plus a sprig for garnish
- 4 fresh cherries pitted and sliced in half
- 2 ounces high-quality bourbon
Instructions
- Place simple syrup, mint and cherries in an old fashioned (or rocks) glass.
- Using a wooden muddler or back of a wooden spoon, muddle the syrup, mint and cherries together to form a good syrup.
- Fill cup with small ice cubes or shaved ice.
- Poor in bourbon.
- Mix all ingredients with a spoon.
- Garnish with a sprig of mint and a cherry.
Notes
SIMPLE SYRUP
1 cup (8 ounces) water
1 cup granulated sugar
Bring the water to a simmer in a saucepan set over medium-high heat. Add the sugar and stir until it completely dissolves. Remove the pan from the heat. Set aside to cool to room temperature. Pour the syrup into a clean 1-pint bottle, cap it and refrigerate it until needed. Makes 1½ cups and keeps two months or longer in the refrigerator.
1 cup (8 ounces) water
1 cup granulated sugar
Bring the water to a simmer in a saucepan set over medium-high heat. Add the sugar and stir until it completely dissolves. Remove the pan from the heat. Set aside to cool to room temperature. Pour the syrup into a clean 1-pint bottle, cap it and refrigerate it until needed. Makes 1½ cups and keeps two months or longer in the refrigerator.
