Prescription Julep

• 1/2 ounce superfine sugar
• 1 ounce hot water
• 7 mint leaves plus one mint sprig
• 1 1/2 ounces Cognac
• 1/2 ounce rye

1. In an old-fashioned glass or julep cup, dissolve sugar in water.
2. Add mint leaves and press lightly with a spoon.
3. Add spirits, fill glass with finely crushed ice and stir.
4. Poke a straw and mint sprig into julep and serve.

sugar, water, mint, cognac, rye

Taken from cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/11252 (may not work)