Emeril's Mint Julep
- 6 to 8 spearmint leaves
- 1 tablespoon simple syrup, (equal amounts water and sugar, heated until sugar melts), cooled
- Crushed ice
- 2 ounces bourbon
- 1/2 -ounce Grand Marnier
- Sprig of mint for garnish
- Put the mint leaves and the syrup in the bottom of a tall glass.
- With the handle of a wooden spoon, crush and mash the leaves to extract the flavor.
- Fill the glass with crushed ice.
- Pour in the bourbon and Grand Marnier.
- With a long-handled spoon, jiggle (don't stir) to chill and mix.
- Garnish with a sprig of mint.
- Sip.
spearmint, simple syrup, bourbon, grand marnier, mint
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeril-lagasse/emerils-mint-julep-recipe.html (may not work)