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Emeril's Mint Julep
Recipe adapted from Louisiana Real and Rustic Cookbook, by Emeril Lagasse, published by William Morrow, 1997
Show:  Emeril Live
Episode:  Mint & More Mint
6 to 8 spearmint leaves
1 tablespoon simple syrup, (equal amounts water and sugar, heated until sugar melts), cooled
Crushed ice
2 ounces bourbon
1/2-ounce Grand Marnier
Sprig of mint for garnish

Put the mint leaves and the syrup in the bottom of a tall glass. With the handle of a wooden spoon, crush and mash the leaves to extract the flavor. Fill the glass with crushed ice. Pour in the bourbon and Grand Marnier. With a long-handled spoon, jiggle (don't stir) to chill and mix. Garnish with a sprig of mint. Sip.

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Recipe Summary
Difficulty: Easy
Yield: 1 drink

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