• Source: Real and Rustic Cookbook
• Dish Type: Beverage/Alcoholic

My Mint Julep

Ingredients

• 6 to 8 mint leaves
• 1 tablespoon Simple Syrup
• Crushed ice
• 2 1/2 ounces bourbon
• Sprig of mint for garnish

Instructions

Put the mint leaves and the syrup in the bottom of a tall glass. With the handle of a wooden spoon, crush and mash the leaves to extract the flavor. Fill the glass with crushed (not cubed) ice. Pour in the bourbon.
 
With a long-handled spoon, jiggle (not stir) to chill and mix. Garnish with a sprig of mint. Sip.
 
Yield: 1 julep