MINT JULEPS
1 cup sugar 1 cup water 8 fresh mint sprigs, finely chopped 1 quart bourbon 10 fresh mint sprigs
Combine the sugar, water, chopped mint and the bourbon in a glass container; stir until sugar dissolves. Cover and let stand 4 to 6 hours. Strain the mixture into a large pitcher, discard the chopped mint. To serve, fill glasses with crushed ice; add the mixture, garnish with the additional mint springs.
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