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Mint-Infused Bourbon

Mason jar of mintWith Derby Day racing round the bend and summer hot on its tail, it's mint julep time. Considering the current rage for infusing one's booze, it's only natural to combine bourbon with mint before the two even hit a glass.

Some folks just toss the two together, steeping a few handfuls of leaves in a glass jar. Here's a slightly more precise recipe: Combine about 2 cups loosely packed mint leaves with 3 cups of bourbon, cap tightly and let sit for 4 to 5 days. If short on time, steep overnight (though another cupful of leaves will be necessary -- perhaps more if a very minty taste is desired). Once the liquor is infused, it's a quick jump to mint julep time: Just mix with simple syrup and pour over crushed ice, no messy muddling required. Some prefer to combine liquor, mint and sugar for an all-in-one infusion, but this mint-only rendition allows more flexibility for various levels of sweet tooths. The concoction also makes for a fine Jack n' Ginger (be wary of bourbon purists!), or an excellent Manhattan.

Filed Under: Cocktail Hour, Drink Recipes, How To
Tags: bourbon, derby day, DerbyDay, featured, infused, infusion, liquor, mint, mint julep, MintJulep, spirits, summer, whiskey, whisky

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Elizabeth

4-24-2009 @1:02PM Elizabeth said... Well, a real bourbon purist won't care if you make a Jack 'n' Ginger, since Jack Daniels isn't bourbon.
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Julie

4-25-2009 @11:26AM Julie said... I could learn to love that, I am a huge Bourbon fan.
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