Last summer, I spent some time in San Francisco. The friend I was visiting treated me to some of the best local fare and drink the city offered. She's a southern girl to the core, but she enjoys trying new things...especially the exotic food and drinks offered by San Fran. And, while all of the establishments were amazing I found "the needle in the haystack". Apparently, there is a huge population of "Southern Propers" living in the middle of the bay city. Complete with a laundry list of diners and bars that cater to native Southerners that have moved west. I was missing the taste of the south by midweek, so I entered one of these establishments. To my surprise, there was an entire drink menu dedicated to the mint julep! One in particular caught my eye like a shiny new coin...the frozen mint julep. This experience and the frozen libation, in part, was the inspiration behind the Junebugs and Juleps benefit. So, I'm sharing this recipe so that you, too can experience the traditional southern beverage with a twist.
3 ounces bourbon whiskey
1 1/2 teaspoons simple syrup
1 1/4 ounces fresh lemon juice
8 fresh mint leaves
3/4 cup crushed ice
1 sprig fresh mint
Directions:
Place mint leaves, bourbon, simple syrup and lemon juice into a blender and pulse once or twice.
Add 3/4 cup of crushed ice and blend until slushy.
Pour into a chilled old-fashioned glass and garnish with mint sprig.
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