0.5 bunch mint leaves fresh plus more for muddling and 1 sprig for garnish
1 serving ice cubes crushed shaved
2 limes juicy
0.8 teaspoon indian rock salt black
1 serving seltzer water
0.5 cup sugar
Equipment
sauce pan
Directions
Combine 1/2 cup water with the sugar, black salt and mint in a small saucepan.
Heat over medium-high heat until the sugar and salt dissolve into a sweet and salty simple syrup. Strain the syrup and transfer to the fridge to cool. Discard the mint leaves. Squeeze the limes into a pitcher and add the chilled simple syrup. Crush or muddle a few mint leaves in the bottom of an 8-ounce mint julep cup until they form a paste. Fill halfway with ice.
Add 2 ounces of the simple syrup and the bourbon and top with seltzer. Stir until the silver cup is frosted on the outside. To serve, garnish with a sprig of fresh mint. Reserve the remaining simple syrup for additional drinks.
