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Recipe submitted by Marc Roseman (roseman@hal.com)

Mint Juleps

Ingredients (use vegan versions):

    For the Julep Mix:
    1 Cup of water
    1 Cup of sugar
    1 Cup of loosely packed mint leaves
    For the Julep itself:
    2 Oz/Shots of the above mixture
    2 Oz/Shots of bourbon
    1 Cup cracked ice

Directions:

Mix the water and vegan sugar together, bring to a rolling boil, and remove from the heat.  Add the mint leaves, stir, and let steep for 2 hours.  Strain, and save the mint syrup.

To make a julep, put a cup of crushed ice in a glass, add 2 ounces or shots of the julep mixture and of bourbon, stir.  Enjoy.

Preparation time: 2 hours

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Very tasty and packs a punch.  My friend says, This rules!  I'd been reading Southern literature and Mint Julips have been mentioned often.  I wondered what they were so took a chance.  Good to try something new.  Southerners should know how to beat the heat.

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