2. Mint julep
Chop ½ cup fresh mint leaves and mix in with 2 cups of water and some sugar.
Boil on the stove until the sugar dissolves. Strain the syrup and let it cool.
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Pour a quantity of the syrup into a glass with crushed ice, add in some bourbon and serve with sprig of mint.