Mint Julep

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/bobby-flay/mint-julep-recipe2/index.html

Ingredients

5 fresh mint leaves, plus a few mint sprigs, for garnish

1 teaspoon sugar

Shaved ice

2 1/2 ounces bourbon whiskey

Lemon slice, for garnish, optional

Orange slice, for garnish, optional

Maraschino cherry, for garnish, optional

Place mint leaves, sugar and a splash of water into a silver julep cup or a 12-ounce Tom Collins glass.

Muddle the mint, sugar, and water together with the tip of the handle of a wooden spoon. Fill the glass with shaved ice, add the bourbon, and stir until combined. Garnish with a lemon or orange slice, a cherry, and a few sprigs of fresh mint.