Nimbu Pani Mint Julep

• 1/2 cup sugar
• 3/4 teaspoon black Indian rock salt
• 1/2 bunch fresh mint leaves, plus more for muddling and 1 sprig for garnish
• 2 juicy limes
• Crushed or shaved ice
• 2 ounces good-quality Kentucky bourbon
• Seltzer water

1. Combine 1/2 cup water with the sugar, black salt and mint in a small saucepan.
2. Heat over medium-high heat until the sugar and salt dissolve into a sweet and salty simple syrup.
3. Strain the syrup and transfer to the fridge to cool.
4. Discard the mint leaves.
5. Squeeze the limes into a pitcher and add the chilled simple syrup.
6. Crush or muddle a few mint leaves in the bottom of an 8-ounce mint julep cup until they form a paste.
7. Fill halfway with ice.
8. Add 2 ounces of the simple syrup and the bourbon and top with seltzer.
9. Stir until the silver cup is frosted on the outside.
10. To serve, garnish with a sprig of fresh mint.
11. Reserve the remaining simple syrup for additional drinks.

sugar, black indian rock salt, mint, juicy limes, kentucky bourbon, seltzer

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/maneet-chauhan/nimbu-pani-mint-julep-recipe.html (may not work)