Edna Lewis' Mint Julep Lexy Durst 2/22/2021 Share Pin Tweet Source: Epicurious Edna Lewis was a true icon, both in and out of the kitchen. It's no surprise that the signature drink at her 80th birthday party was the iconic mint julep, a classic American cocktail that packs a punch. In honor of Edna, the Spicewalla team recreated a few of her favorite things, like her buttermilk biscuits with strawberry preserves, and of course, her boozy beverage of choice---the mint julep. Ingredients 1.5oz bourbon 6 mint leaves, plus more for garnish 2 teaspoons simple sugar syrup crushed ice Print Preparation Dissolve 1/2 cup of sugar into 1/2 cup of water to create your simple sugar syrup. Fill an 8-10 ounce glass with crushed ice (about 1 cup.) Add mint, sugar syrup, and bourbon and bruise mint with the back of a spoon. Stir everything together, and garnish with a sprig of fresh mint. Chef Spotlight Drink Summer Drinks Comments Add a Comment Name Email Message Please note, comments must be approved before they are published