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Mint Julep

By Diana Rattray, About.com

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Ingredients:

  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 2 teaspoons water
  • 6 to 8 mint leaves
  • 1/2 cup finely crushed ice
  • 2 ounces Bourbon

Preparation:

Chill a silver tumbler or julep mug. Add to chilled mug the sugar, water, and mint leaves. Using a spoon, crush mint gently. Add a scant 1/2 cup of finely crushed ice; pour Bourbon over the ice. Do not stir, but let stand a few minutes until the mug is frosty.

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