Mint Julep
["2 c. granulated sugar", "2 c. water", "handful of fresh mint, washed", "crushed ice", "bourbon (Kentucky)"]
["Bring sugar and water to a rolling boil.", "Cool and refrigerate in a jar with a lid.", "Take a sprig of mint; place in bottom of the julep cup.", "Add crushed ice to the top of the glass and bruise mint leaves.", "Pour in simple syrup, leaving room to add 1 or more ounces of bourbon.", "Garnish with a sprig of mint and a straw."]
["sugar", "water", "handful of fresh mint", "crushed ice", "bourbon"]