Ingredients for - Simple Mint Julep

1. Water ¼ cup
2. White sugar 1 teaspoon
3. Fresh mint leaves, or to taste 5
4. Bourbon, or more to taste 1 (1.5 fluid ounce) jigger
5. Ice cubes, or as desired 4

How to cook deliciously - Simple Mint Julep

1 . Stage

Place a tall glass in the freezer until frosted.

2 . Stage

Mix water and sugar together in the frosted glass until sugar is dissolved. Twist mint leaves to release the scent and flavor from each leaf; add to glass. Fill the glass 1/4-full with bourbon; add ice. Garnish the glass with mint leaf.