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24 large mint leaves
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 cups bourbon
ice cubes
mint sprigs, optional
Place mint leaves and sugar in a pitcher. Using a wooden spoon, mash leaves with sugar against side of pitcher to release flavour. Stir in bourbon until sugar dissolves completely. Cover and refrigerate to allow flavours to blend, at least 5 hours or up to half a day. Don't worry if mint leaves darken because mixture will be strained.
Just before serving, fill glasses with ice. Strain bourbon mixture, then pour into glasses. Garnish each with a fresh sprig of mint.
Calories 182, Carbohydrates 8.3g, Sodium 1mg.
Beat the heat with this traditional southern cocktail.