Official Kentucky Derby Mint Julep Recipe
Ingredients:
- 2 ounces Woodford Reserve Bourbon
- 0.5 ounce of simple syrup (1 to 1 ratio of water and sugar?
- 3 to 4 Fresh Mint Leaves
- Crushed Ice (Essential)
- Fresh Sprig of Mint for garnish
Instructions:
- Muddle: Gently muddle the mint leaves in a Julep cup or Rock glass to gently release the mint oil
- Add the Bourbon
- Fill the cup to the brim with crushed ice
- Stir until the glass gets frosty
- Garnish with more crushed ice, and a "slapped" (to release oil and aroma) mint sprig
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