Mint Julep Martini

• 24 to 32 fresh mint leaves
• 4 tablespoons simple syrup, (equal amounts sugar and water heated until sugar dissolves)
• Crushed ice
• 8 ounces Belvedere Vodka
• 4 sprigs mint, for garnish
• 4 martini glasses, cold

1. For one drink: Put 6 to 8 mint leaves, 1 tablespoon simple syrup and crushed ice in the bottom of a tall glass.
2. With the handle of a wooden spoon, crush and mash the leaves to extract the flavor.
3. Add 2 ounces vodka and shake several times.
4. Strain into a chilled martini glasses and garnish with a small mint sprig.

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Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeril-lagasse/mint-julep-martini-recipe.html (may not work)