Blueberry Mint Julep

Description

 * Source: Adapted from gosouthfresh.com
 * Cook Time: About 20 minutes
 * Serves: 4

Ingredients

 * 1 cup granulated sugar
 * 1 cup water
 * 1 cup blueberries
 * 6 ounces bourbon
 * crushed ice

Garnish

 * mint sprigs
 * fresh blueberries

Blueberry Syrup

 * 1) Over medium heat, whisk sugar and water together in a small saucepan until sugar disolves.
 * 2) Add blueberries. Cook for 1 minute.
 * 3) Remove from heat and allow to cool for about an hour.

Assembling Drinks

 * 1) Fill four glasses with crushed ice.
 * 2) Next, add 1.5 ounces of bourbon and 2 ounces blueberry syrup to each glass.
 * 3) Garnish with mint sprigs and fresh blueberries.