Festive Mint Julep
Photography by Manja Wachsmuth.
Raise your glass and toast the season with this bright celebration cocktail.
Serves: 2
INGREDIENTS
80ml bourbon whiskey
handful mint leaves
¼ cup fresh raspberries
1 tablespoon caster sugar
2 tablespoons water
plenty of ice
METHOD
Take some of the ice, wrap in a tea towel and crush with a rolling pin.
In a glass, muddle together mint leaves, raspberries, sugar and water.
Fill tumblers with whole ice cubes, and add the bourbon.
Add crushed ice and, using you hands, curve it up in a hill at the top of the glass.
Carefully pour over the muddled mixture, garnish with a mint sprig and extra raspberries if you wish.

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