Gin Julep

Directions

1. 1
   In a tall glass, lightly press mint into simple syrup with a muddler or long-handled spoon.
2. 2
   Fill glass with cracked ice.
3. 3
   Add gin and stir energetically with a swizzle stick or long-handled spoon until frost forms on outside of glass.
4. 4
   Top off with more cracked ice, plant a mint sprig on top, and serve with a straw.