Here is a recipe for an alcoholic beverage that uses fresh mint, garnished with mint sprigs. It is one of the best Mint Julep recipes around. If you've never had a Julep, be prepared to be surprised. Enjoy!
Blissful Mint Julep
Lightly muddle 10 mint leaves and 1 tbsp. Simple Syrup (equal parts sugar and water, cooked in a saucepan over medium heat until sugar dissolves, then cooled - extra can be stored in the refrigerator) in a mixing glass/ Stir in 3 tbsp. VSOP brandy or your favorite brand of Cognac and 2 tbsp. rye whiskey. Fill a Julep cup or glass with crushed ice. Pour mixture over. Stir until frost forms on outside of cup. Add more crushed ice to make a mound. Garnish with 4 mint sprigs and serve with a straw. Makes 1.
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