Honestly, it’s always Mint Julep season. Ingredients - 24 fresh mint leaves - 4 tsp. powdered sugar - 4 tsp. water - 12 oz. bourbon - Crushed ice - Fresh mint sprigs, to garnish Directions 1. Place 4 glasses or julep cups in freezer; chill 15 minutes. 2. Place 6 mint leaves in a serving glass. Gently press leaves against glass with back of spoon to release flavors. Add 1 tsp. powdered sugar and 1 tsp. water, stirring gently until sugar is dissolved. 3. Pack glass tightly with crushed ice, filling glass two-thirds full. Pour 2 oz. bourbon over ice; stir briskly. 4. Add additional crushed ice to fill glass. Add 1 oz. bourbon. Repeat procedure with remaining ingredients to make 3 additional drinks. Garnish, if desired. #mintjulep #kentyckyderby #bourbondrink #southerndrink