Mint Juleps

My mint plant is growing like crazy lately. So...I made some minted simple syrup and threw together a mint julep!

For each Mint Julep...

Ingredients
2-3 fresh mint leaves
1 T minted simple syrup*
1 (or 2) T bourbon
crushed ice
1 fresh mint sprig

* Simple syrup is simply equal parts sugar and water, heated enough to dissolve all the sugar. For minted simple syrup I used 1 cup each of sugar and water, brought it to boiling, then threw in 4 generous mint sprigs (muddling and crushing them to release the mint oils) and let them steep while it cooled. 

Directions
Muddle 2-3 fresh mint leaves in the bottom of a glass with the minted simple syrup. Add bourbon and crushed ice, stirring to mix well. Garnish with a fresh mint sprig and a straw (next to the mint so you smell it while drinking the julep!).