Mint Julep Mysteries

Sister’s Mint Julep Recipe

3 tsp. sugar
5 sprigs mint tips
2 ½ Oz. 100 proof Straight Bourbon
With Mortar and Pestle Macerate 2-3 minutes
Fill silver Julep cup with fresh shaved or crushed ice
Pour Bourbon over sugar/mint combination
Pour into chilled Julep cup with crushed ice

Bulk Mint Julep Recipe                      
100-125 mint springs (no stems!)
                       2 lbs. granulated sugar
                       2 750 ml straight bourbon (Jack Daniels) 
                       Macerate mint and sugar 35 minutes
                       Add 2 750 ml Bourbon.
                       Stir thoroughly and let mix sit for 2 hrs
                       Store back in the 250 ml bottles in the freezer till ready to use

To Serve:
                      Fill Julep cup with cracked ice.  
                      Add 3 oz. of Bourbon/mint 
                      Garnish with leaves coated with powdered sugar and place a straw in the cup.
                       Serve prn. (As per needed)