BOURBON AND MINT HONEY JULEP

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Honey-Mint Syrup

• 5 large fresh mint leaves
• 1/4 cup Huckle Bee Farms Infused Mint Honey
• 1/4 cup water

• 2 large fresh mint leaves
• 1/2 ounce Mint-Honey Syrup
• 2 1/2 ounces bourbon
• Crushed ice
• Sprig of mint, for garnish

• To make the Honey-Mint Syrup, in 1-quart saucepan, mix Huckle Bee Farms Infused Mint Honey and water. Heat about 2 minutes over medium-high heat, stirring constantly until honey is dissolved. Remove from heat; add additional mint if stronger flavor is desire and set aside 1 hour to cool. Remove the mint, pour syrup into glass jar. Cover jar; refrigerate until ready to use. Makes about 1/2 cup.
• Gently muddle the mint leaves in the bottom of the glass. Add the Honey-Mint syrup, bourbon and some crushed ice; stir to chill the cocktail. Add more crushed ice and garnish with a sprig of mint.