Mint Julep (Southern Style)

== Description ==
A Bourbon drink.
=== Ingredients ===
* 5-6 sprigs mint 
* 1 tsp powdered sugar 
* 2 tsp water 
* 2 1/2 oz Bourbon
== Directions ==
# In silver mug or collins glass, dissolve powdered sugar with water. 
# Fill with finely shaved ice and add Bourbon. 
# Stir until glass is heavily frosted, adding more ice if necessary. (Do not hold glass with hand while stirring.) 
# Decorate with sprigs of fresh mint so that the tops are about two inches above the rim of the glass. 
# Use short straws so that it will be necessary to bury nose in mint, which is intended for scent rather than taste.
== Contributed by ==
The Bartending School
Category:Bourbon Drink Recipes
Category:Mint Recipes
Category:The Bartending School's Recipes