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Mint Juleps and Pimm's Cup
Recipe Courtesy of Emeril Lagasse
- Total Time:
- 5 min
- Prep:
- 5 min |
- Inactive Prep:
- -- |
- Cook:
- --
- Level:
- None
- Yield:
- 1 drink
Ingredients
- MINT JULEPS:
- 6 to 8 fresh mint sprigs
- 1 tablespoon simple syrup
- Crushed ice
- 2 1/2 ounces bourbon
- Fresh mint sprigs
- PIMM'S CUP:
- 1 1/2 ounces Pimm's
- 1 1/2 ounces Sweet and Sour Mix
- Splash of 7-Up Soda
- 1 slice cucumber (sliced lengthwise)
Directions
In a tall glass, fill with crushed ice. Add the Pimm's and sweet and sour mix. Stir to blend thoroughly. Splash with 7-UP and garnish with the slice of cucumber.
Yield: 1 drink
In a tall glass, add the mint and simple syrup. With the handle of a spoon, crush and mash the leaves to extract the flavors. Fill the glass with the crushed ice and pour in the bourbon. Using a tea spoon, jiggle the contents to mix and chill. Garnish with fresh mint sprigs.