Ingredients:

• 4 to 5 mint sprigs (leaves only)
• 2 sugar cubes (or 15ml simple syrup)
• 75ml bourbon whiskey
• Garnish: mint sprig

Method:

• Place the mint leaves and sugar or simple syrup into a julep cup, collins glass, or double old-fashioned glass.
• Muddle well to dissolve the sugar and release the oil and aroma of the mint.
• Add the bourbon.
• Fill the glass with crushed ice and stir well until the glass becomes frosty.
• Garnish with a mint sprig and serve.