Mint Julep - The Real Thing - cooking recipe

Ingredients

Mint Syrup
2 cups sugar
2 cups water, preferable branch
6 mint leaves
Julep
2 ounces Bourbon, premium Kentucky
1 tablespoon mint syrup
1 mint leaf
ice, crushed

Preparation

Mix the sugar & water in a saucepan. Boil, while stirring, for 5 minutes. Remove from heat & let cool for 15 minutes.
Bruise 6 mint leaves to release the oil. Place them in a glass pitcher or jar.
Pour cooled syrup over mint, cap tightly & store in the refrigerator overnight.
When ready to partake, strain syrup to remove leaves.
Into your cocktail shaker add bourbon, mint syrup & 1/2 cup ice.
Shake, shake, shake your julep.
Pour mixture into a small glass or julep cup.
Top with a fresh mint leaf.
Serve with a short straw.