Mint Julep (Southern Style)

Description
A Bourbon drink.

Ingredients

 * 5-6 sprigs mint
 * 1 tsp powdered sugar
 * 2 tsp water
 * 2 1/2 oz Bourbon

Directions

 * 1) In silver mug or collins glass, dissolve powdered sugar with water.
 * 2) Fill with finely shaved ice and add Bourbon.
 * 3) Stir until glass is heavily frosted, adding more ice if necessary.
 * 4) (Do not hold glass with hand while stirring.)
 * 5) Decorate with sprigs of fresh mint so that the tops are about two inches above the rim of the glass.
 * 6) Use short straws so that it will be necessary to bury nose in mint, which is intended for scent rather than taste.

Contributed by
The Bartending School