Ingredients

The following ingredients have 1 Servings
  • 10 leaves of mint ((hold a few aside for garnish))
  • 1/2 ounce simple syrup
  • 2 1/2 ounces bourbon

Instruction

  • In your stainless steel cup, place the mint and syrup.
  • Muddle the mint with a muddler or the back of a wooden spoon until the mint is bruised and fragrant. You should be able to smell the mint without sticking your nose in the cup.
  • Fill the cup 3/4 full with crushed ice.
  • Pour bourbon on ice.
  • Add more ice, add some mint on top, stick your straw in and stir
  • Get on your Kentucky Derby hat
  • Sip
  • Smile
  • Enjoy