Mint Julep

• 6 to 8 mint leaves
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• Crushed ice
• 2 1/2 ounces bourbon
• Splash Simple Syrup, recipe follows
• Sprig mint, for garnish
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup water

1. Put the mint leaves and the sugar in the bottom of a tall glass.
2. With the handle of a wooden spoon, crush and mash the leaves to extract the flavor.
3. Fill the glass with crushed (not cubed) ice.
4. Pour in the bourbon.
5. Top with a splash of simple syrup.
6. With a long-handled spoon, jiggle (not stir) to chill and mix.
7. Garnish with a sprig of mint.
8. Sip.
9. Combine sugar and water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
10. Cook until sugar is dissolved, about 2 minutes.
11. Remove from the heat and cool completely.
12. Yield: About 1 1/2 cups simple syrup

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Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeril-lagasse/mint-julep-recipe2.html (may not work)