Preparation
- 1.
Put the bourbon and simple syrup in a julep tin.
- 2.
Fill the tin halfway with crushed ice.
- 3.
Stir with a teaspoon, churning the ice as you go, for about 10 seconds, holding the tin by the rim so the entire tin frosts up.
- 4.
Add more crushed ice until the tin is two-thirds full, and stir until the tin is completely frosted.
- 5.
Add more ice to form a cone above the rim.
- 6.
Garnish with the mint bouquet in the center of the ice and serve with a straw.
Notes
Use high-proof bourbon
Since there is a lot of ice in this drink, a stronger bourbon keeps the drink from tasting watered down too quickly.
Variations
Some recipes call for muddling several mint leaves with the simple syrup before adding the bourbon and ice. Additionally, you may wish to firmly slap the mint sprig on the back of your hand before garnishing. This releases the oils and makes the mint more aromatic.
