Mint Julep Syrup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 c. water
2 c. sugar
4 c. loosely packed fresh mint
4 c. bourbon
crushed ice
fresh mint sprigs

Preparation

Combine water and sugar in medium saucepan; bring to boil. Reduce heat.
Cook 10 minutes.
Reduce heat to low; add chopped mint.
Simmer 30 minutes.
Let syrup stand overnight; strain. Fill julep cup (12 ounces) with crushed ice.
Combine bourbon and mint syrup.
Pour over ice.
Garnish with fresh mint.
Serve with straw.
Made every Derby Day since 1950.