Mint Julep
- 12 to 15 fresh spearmint leaves (no stems), plus a sprig for garnish
- 1 teaspoon superfine sugar
- 2 fluid ounces Bourbon
- Ice cubes
- 1 fluid ounce club soda
- Put the mint, sugar, and a touch of the bourbon in a chilled silver cup or glass mug.
- Muddle the leaves with the sugar by pressing them with a pestle or a wooden spoon until fragrant and the sugar dissolves.
- Add the ice and pour in the remaining bourbon, and stir to combine.
- Top the julep off with the club soda.
- Garnish with the mint sprig and serve.
spearmint, sugar, bourbon, cubes, club soda
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/mint-julep-recipe.html (may not work)