Mint Julep

Directions

1. 1
   In a tall, heavy glass, muddle a few mint leaves with sugar. (To muddle, use muddler or long handle teaspoon to crush and bruise mint leaves against grains of sugar.)
2. 2
   If preparing many drinks, refrigerate them now.
3. 3
   Just before serving, fill glass with ice. Add bourbon to taste and fill the rest of the glass with water. Pass the lemon peel around the glass rim; then put in glass.
4. 4
   Stir and serve with spring of mint.