Mint Julep

Ingredients

  • 2 ounce Straight Bourbon Whiskey
  • 1/2 ounce simple syrup
  • 10-15 mint leaves

Directions

Muddle* 10-15 mint leaves and simple syrup**  in an Old Fashioned glass.  Rim glass with mint.

Fill glass with crushed ice and add Bourbon. Garnish with mint sprig.

*Muddle is using a special tool to mash the ingredients together, can also be done with the back of a spoon.

**Simple syrup can be made by adding equal parts sugar and boiling water.