Mint Julep(A Southern Tradition) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 mint leaves
1/2 oz. Simple Syrup Mix *
2 oz. bourbon
1 mint sprig

Preparation

Place 6 mint leaves in a tall 12 ounce glass.
Add simple syrup.
Muddle mint leaves.
Add 1 ounce bourbon.
Fill glass with ice (crushed).
Add remaining.
Stir.
Garnish with mint sprig. You may use green food coloring, 1 to 2 drops.