Rosemary Julep

Directions

1. 1
   Place the sugar, 1/4 cup water and 2 sprigs rosemary in a saucepan and bring to a simmer over low heat to dissolve the sugar.
2. 2
   Remove the pan from the heat and let the rosemary syrup cool.
3. 3
   (This will make a bit more than you need but can be kept in the fridge for quite some time.)
4. 4
   Place 3 tablespoons of the rosemary syrup, the bourbon and seltzer in a shaker filled with ice.
5. 5
   Shake vigorously until cold and pour in a rocks glass filled with crushed or cracked ice.
6. 6
   Garnish with a fresh rosemary sprig.