Mint Julep

• 15 mint leaves, plus 1 mint sprig for garnish
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 2 1/2 ounces bourbon
• Crushed ice
• 2 ounces chilled club soda
• 1 lemon twist
• Powdered sugar

1. In a highball glass, muddle the mint leaves with the sugar and 1/2 teaspoon of the bourbon.
2. Add a handful of crushed ice and stir gently with a long-handled spoon.
3. Fill the glass with crushed ice, add the remaining bourbon and top with the club soda.
4. Garnish with the lemon twist, mint sprig and a sprinkling of powdered sugar.

mint, sugar, bourbon, club soda, lemon twist, powdered sugar

Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/mint-julep-cocktails-2005 (may not work)