Mississippi Gambler

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Servings: 4
Description
A really fun cocktail, but very sneaky.
Noted on 3/5/2012
Ingredients
  • 8 medium lemons, well scrubbed
  • 4 cup bourbon
  • 4 cup water
  • 1 cup sugar
  • Fresh mint sprigs
Method
  1. 1
    Squeeze lemons, reserving rinds. Measure 11/2 cups juice into large freezer-proof jar. Add bourbon, water and sugar and stir until sugar dissolves. Add lemon rinds. cover and let stand at room temperature 24 hours.
  2. 2
    Squeeze rinds into bourbon mixture, then discard rinds. Strain bourbon mixture and return to jar. Cover jar and freeze for 24 hours.
  3. 3
    Scoop slush into glasses. Garnish with mint and serve immediately.
Cook's Notes
Advance Prep
Start the recipe 2 days before you plan to serve it.