Mint Julep

By SippitySup

Just because the weather is hot doesn't mean you have to put aside the bourbon. The Mint Julep is an iconic warm weather cocktail.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoon super fine sugar
• 2 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 24 mint leaves, plus 4 sprigs for garnish
• 2 cup well crushed or shaved ice
• 1 cup Kentucky bourbon

Preparation

Step 1

Combine sugar, lemon juice, and mint leaves in a pitcher. Crush well with a wooden spoon. Add bourbon and stir gently. Pour the mixture into silver tumblers filled to heaping with shaved ice. Garnish with mint sprigs, and serve frosty cold.