Blackberry Mint Julep

🧂 Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cup blackberries
• ¼ cup blackberries
• ½ ounce blackberry simple syrup
• 8-10 fresh mint leaves
• 2 ounces bourbon
• Crushed ice

  not cubed ice
• Fresh mint sprig

Instructions

• 1 Combine the white sugar, water and blackberries in a small saucepan. Over
  medium-high heat, bring to a simmer and then a boil, stirring occasionally to
  dissolve the sugar.
• 2 Once the mixture boils and the sugar dissolves, turn off the heat. Use a potato
  masher or fork to break down the blackberries. Let the mixture steep for at
  least 15 minutes and up to an hour.
• 3 Place a bowl or measuring cup under a fine-mesh sieve or strainer. Strain the
  blackberries from the liquid and discard the solids. The liquid is your simple
  syrup. Allow to cool and then store in a sterile, airtight container in the
  refrigerator.
• 4 Add the blackberries and blackberry simple syrup to the julep cup. Muddle to
  break down the berries. Once the berries break down, add the mint leaves and
  lightly muddle a few times. Don't overwork the mint, or it can turn bitter —
  just a few twists will do.
• 5 Pour in the bourbon and add enough crushed ice to fill the glass halfway. Using
  a bar spoon, stir until the outside of the julep cup builds condensation, about
  15-20 seconds. Completely fill the cup with more ice and use your hands to form
  a mound on top of the cup.
• 6 Place the mint sprig in the palm of one hand and quickly clap over it with the
  other hand and place it on the side of the ice mound. This releases the mint’s
  fragrance to make for an even more delightful drinking experience. Serve with a
  straw to more easily sip through all the ice. Enjoy!

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