Mint Julep

Description
The Mint Julep is a mixed alcoholic drink, or cocktail originating in the Southern United States. The word 'julep' is derived from the Persian 'julab' meaning rose water. There are a number of ways of making a mint julep. All are served over crushed ice in a julep glass or pewter/sterling silver julep cup with a narrow cocktail straw. It is correct to use the straw when drinking this cocktail.
 * Mint Julep from the Wikibooks Bartending Guide—original source of recipe, licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License
 * Serves: 1

Ingredients

 * 3 oz bourbon whiskey
 * 5 – 6 sprigs of mint
 * 1 tsp sugar

Directions

 * 1) Crush the sugar with four sprigs of mint in the bottom of the glass.
 * 2) Fill the glass with crushed ice and then add the bourbon. Feel free to add more bourbon to fill the glass, if necessary.
 * 3) Garnish with remaining mint.
 * 4) Insert a straw, cutting it to no more than 2 inches (5 cm) above the rim of the glass (allows one to smell the julep while drinking).
 * 5) Serve.