Frozen Mint Julep - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 ounces bourbon whiskey
1 1/2 teaspoons simple syrup
1 1/4 ounces fresh lemon juice
8 fresh mint leaves
3/4 cup crushed ice
1 sprig of fresh mint (to garnish)

Preparation

Place mint leaves, bourbon, simple syrup and lemon juice into a blender and pulse for just a second or two.
Add 3/4 cup of crushed ice and blend until slushy.
Pour into a chilled, large old-fashioned glass or large goblet and garnish with mint sprig.