SOUTHERN BELLE JULEP
1 jigger southern comfort
1 jigger bourbon
1 tsp powdered sugar
10-12 fresh mint leaves
crushed ice
water
In a bowl cover mint with sugar. Add a few drops of water and muddle. Remove half of muddled mint and place in a silver julep glass. Top with crushed ice to half full. Add southern comfort and bourbon, remaining muddle and top with crushed ice. Stir with a long spoon until frost appears on the outside of the glass. Rub lip of glass with lime and garnish with lime wedge and mint.
Discovered in New Orleans, Louisianna |
