Classic Mint Julep
By: Andie Mitchell
Published: Friday, February 12, 2010 - 9:02pm

Ingredients




6 sprigs Fresh mint
1 tablespoon Simple syrup
Crushed ice
1 ounce Bourbon

Preparation

1 In a tall glass, add the mint and simple syrup. With the handle of a spoon, crush and mash the leaves to extract the flavors. Fill the glass with the crushed ice and pour in the bourbon. Using a tea spoon, jiggle the contents to mix and chill. 2 Strain into a julep cup filled with crushed ice. 3 Garnish with fresh mint sprigs.