Classic Mint Juleps

• 1 cup sugar
• 2 bunches fresh mint
• Crushed ice
• 1 (750-milliliter) bottle bourbon
• 3 cups (24 ounces) chilled club soda, optional

1. First, make the sugar syrup (simple syrup).
2. Mix the sugar with 1 cup water in a small saucepan, bring to a simmer, and cook just until the sugar dissolves.
3. Pour into a container, add 1 bunch of the mint, cover, and refrigerate overnight.
4. Remove the mint, draining it well, and discard it.
5. For each julep, fill a metal julep cup (or an old-fashioned glass) with crushed ice.
6. Pour in 1 tablespoon of the mint syrup and 2 ounces ( 1/4 cup) bourbon.
7. Stir.
8. Add a splash of club soda, if desired, garnish with fresh mint, and serve.

sugar, mint, club soda

Taken from www.cookstr.com/recipes/classic-mint-juleps (may not work)