Ingredients:

  • 2 oz bourbon
  • 1 tbsp simple syrup
  • 10 fresh mint leaves
  • 1 large mint sprig
  • 2 cups crushed ice

Instructions:

  1. Place the mint leaves and simple syrup in the bottom of a julep cup. Note: Use a metal cup for the best frost.
  2. Use a muddler to press the leaves gently 3-4 times until you smell a sharp, fresh aroma.
  3. Pour in the bourbon and stir briefly with a bar spoon to integrate the syrup and spirit.
  4. Fill the cup halfway with crushed ice.
  5. Stir vigorously for 10 seconds until the sides of the cup start to cloud.
  6. Top off the cup with more crushed ice, mounding it over the rim to create a snow cone effect.
  7. Continue adding ice until the cup frosts completely.
  8. Gently slap a mint sprig against your hand to release the oils.
  9. Tuck the sprig into the ice as a garnish.