Emeril's Mint Julep

• 6 to 8 spearmint leaves
• 1 tablespoon simple syrup, (equal amounts water and sugar, heated until sugar melts), cooled
• Crushed ice
• 2 ounces bourbon
• 1/2 -ounce Grand Marnier
• Sprig of mint for garnish

1. Put the mint leaves and the syrup 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 ice.
4. Pour in the bourbon and Grand Marnier.
5. With a long-handled spoon, jiggle (don't stir) to chill and mix.
6. Garnish with a sprig of mint.
7. Sip.

spearmint, simple syrup, bourbon, grand marnier, mint

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