Peabody Mint Julep

Directions

1. 1
   Bring the water, sugar, and mint leaves to a boil in a medium saucepan.
2. 2
   Reduce the heat and simmer briefly, stirring, until the sugar dissolves completely.
3. 3
   Cool the syrup completely, then strain it into a large pitcher.
4. 4
   Add the whiskey, and stir to combine.
5. 5
   Serve immediately in chilled julep glasses with crushed ice and fresh sprigs of mint, for garnish.
6. 6
   You can also return the whiskey/syrup mixture to the empty whiskey bottle and freeze overnight.
7. 7
   It will freeze to a nice slushy consistency for serving on scorching afternoons.