Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 oz Maker’s Mark Bourbon
- 10 each Fresh Mint Leaves Plus extra mint for garnish
- 1/2 oz Simple Syrup
- 1 tsp Powdered Sugar For garnish
Instructions
- Very lightly muddle the fresh mint in a Mint Julep cup (or double Old-Fashioned glass).
- Prepare your crushed ice in a Lewis bag, and smash with an ice hammer.
- Add the simple syrup and bourbon, and fill the cup or cocktail glass halfway with crushed ice.
- Stir for approximately 15 seconds with a bar spoon, until the glass frosts on the outside of your Julep cup.
- Garnish with extra crushed ice, a sprig of fresh mint, and (optional) powdered sugar.