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.