A mint julep is a traditional drink of the "Old South". In the most basic of terms, it is bourbon, sugar-water and mint.
To prepare:
put about a teaspoon of sugar at bottom of a 5-7 ounce rocks glass. Add to this a little water and some fresh mint. Muddle this together to release the mint. Add about 2.5 ounces of bourbon. Drop in some finely crushed ice and stir. Garnish with a fresh mint leaf.
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