Ingredients:

  • 2 oz Bourbon
  • 0.5 oz Simple Syrup
  • 8-10 Fresh Mint Leaves
  • 1 Large Sprig of Mint
  • 1.5 cups Crushed Ice

Instructions:

  1. Place the mint leaves and simple syrup in the bottom of a Julep cup. Press the leaves gently 3-4 times with a muddler until fragrant and slightly bruised, without tearing the leaves.
  2. Pour the bourbon over the muddled mint. Stir briefly with a spoon to integrate the syrup and spirit.
  3. Fill the cup halfway with crushed ice and stir vigorously for 10 seconds to chill. Pack the remaining crushed ice on top to create a rounded dome rising above the rim.
  4. Slap a fresh mint sprig against the back of your hand to release the scent and tuck it into the ice dome. Serve immediately.