Mint Liquor-- mixed results.

I threw in about three cups of mint, 1 cup of rock sugar, and 2 cups of white liquor into a jar and let it sit for three days. The resulting drink has a pleasing mint flavor, but is brown.

Next test: rub mint in sugar, use fine sugar so it dissolves faster, and leave mint in for less than a day. That might help preserve the pretty green color. Or, if using for a party, just always plan to make it the day beforehand.

Simple Sugar (Mint juleps)

1 cup water + 1 cup sugar. Put in medium saucepan.  Bring to boil, stirring, until sugar has dissolved.  Let cool. Store in fridge.

Love,

Mom

Mint Juleps:
In the bottom of a juice cup, mix 1 shot of bourbon and an equal amount of simple syrup. Mash three sprigs of mint (the very top set of leaves are the freshest and most delicious). Fill the cup with crushed ice and stir, perhaps adding more simple syrup or bourbon, depending on your taste. Garnish with a pretty sprig of mint and stick in a straw, and don't forget your Derby hats!