Virginia Mint Julep Recipe

Ingredients:

• Crushed ice
• 1 tsp Sugar syrup
• 75 ml Bourbon Whisky
• 9 Mint sprigs, plus extra to decorate

Method:

1. Put the mint sprigs in an iced silver mug or tall glass.
2. Add the sugar syrup, then crush the mint into the syrup with a long teaspoon.
3. Fill the mug or glass with crushed ice, pour the bourbon over the ice and stir gently.
4. Pack in more crushed ice and stir until a frost forms.
5. Wrap the mug or glass in a table napkin and serve decorated with a mint sprig.