FROZEN MINT JULEP
2 oz High West Bourbon
1.5 oz mint simple syrup (recipe below)
.5 oz water
4-6 fresh mint leaves
Ice
Garnish: fresh mint sprig
Combine all ingredients in a blender with ice and blend until smooth. Pour into Julep Cup. Generously garnish with fresh mint.
Mint Simple Syrup
Combine 1 cup of granulated sugar and one cup of water. Bring to a boil to dissolve the sugar and remove from heat. Immediately drop in 4-6 sprigs of fresh mint and let it steep for 15 minutes before straining. Refrigerate until needed. Prepared syrup will keep for 1-2 weeks under refrigeration.