Mint Julep

1. 1

   In a tall, heavy glass, muddle a few mint leaves with sugar. (To muddle, use muddler or long handle teaspoon to crush and bruise mint leaves against grains of sugar.)

2. 2

   If preparing many drinks, refrigerate them now.

3. 3

   Just before serving, fill glass with ice. Add bourbon to taste and fill the rest of the glass with water. Pass the lemon peel around the glass rim; then put in glass.

4. 4

   Stir and serve with spring of mint.

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