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Classic Mint Julep

Classic Mint Julep
Classic Mint Julep is a vegan recipe with 1 servings. One portion of this dish contains about 1g of protein, 0g of fat, and a total of 204 calories. This recipe covers 6% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes. A mixture of bourbon, club soda, ice, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious.

Instructions

1
With a vegetable peeler or a sharp knife, pare a 2-inch strip of peel (yellow part only) from the lemon, then cut into long, thin shreds.
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2
Cut lemon in half and rub 1 cut side on the rim of a glass (10 to 12 oz.) to moisten; save lemon for other uses.
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3
Pour 2 teaspoons sugar on a small plate and dip moist glass rim in it to coat evenly, then pour sugar into glass.
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4
Add 4 mint sprigs to glass. With a wood spoon, crush mint sprigs with sugar to bruise the leaves and release the herb's flavor. Fill glass with ice.
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5
Add bourbon, then fill to rim with club soda.
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6
Let stand until glass is frosty, about 2 minutes.
7
Garnish with lemon peel and remaining mint sprig. Sip julep through a straw, adding more sugar to taste.
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DifficultyMedium
Ready In45 m.
Servings1
Health Score2
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