Southern Mint Julep - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 sprigs of fresh mint
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup ice, crushed
1 1/2 ounces Bourbon
1 sprig of fresh mint

Preparation

Place mint in blender; add water and sugar.
Blend until leaves disappear, add ice and bourbon; blend a few seconds.
Pour into frosted glass or julep cup which has been filled with finely chopped ice.
Stir and decorate with a sprig of mint.
Serves 1.
Note: Serve with a short straw that is no taller than the mint, so one enjoys the aroma as well as the taste.