Ingredients:

  • 2 oz Kentucky Bourbon
  • 1 tbsp simple syrup
  • 8-10 fresh mint leaves
  • 1 large mint sprig
  • 1.5 cups crushed ice

Instructions:

  1. Place 8-10 fresh mint leaves and 1 tbsp simple syrup into the bottom of a julep cup. Note: Use only leaves, no stems.
  2. Use a muddler to press the leaves gently 3-4 times until the scent is bright and fragrant.
  3. Pour in 2 oz Kentucky bourbon and stir briefly with a bar spoon to integrate the syrup and spirit.
  4. Fill the cup halfway with 1.5 cups crushed ice and stir vigorously for 10-15 seconds until the cup begins to frost.
  5. Top off the cup with more crushed ice, packing it tightly into a dome shape over the rim.
  6. Slap the large mint sprig against your palm to activate the volatile oils.
  7. Tuck the sprig into the ice as a garnish, positioning it near the rim.