Mint Julep

Ingredients

• 1/2 c. mint leaves, plus more for garnish
• 1/4 c. sugar
• 1 tbsp. simple syrup
• Crushed ice
• 1 1/2 oz. (3 tbsp.) bourbon

Description

1. In a food processor, pulse mint leaves and sugar until finely ground. Transfer to a plate. Dip rim of chilled glass in water, then in mint sugar.
2. Add simple syrup and 3 mint leaves; fill with crushed ice, then bourbon. Garnish with mint.