Mint Julep Martini

Ingredients

24 to 32 fresh mint leaves
4 tablespoons simple syrup
Crushed ice
8 ounces Belvedere Vodka
4 sprigs of mint for garnish
4 martini glasses, cold

Instructions

For one drink: Put 6 to 8 mint leaves, 1 tablespoon simple syrup and crushed ice in the bottom of a tall glass. With the handle of a wooden spoon, crush and mash the leaves to extract the flavor. Add two ounces vodka and shake several times. Strain into a chilled martini glass and garnish with a small mint sprig.

Yields: 1 drink