Mint Juleps(20 Servings)  
["1 c. sugar", "1 3/4 c. water", "15 mint sprigs, finely chopped", "2 qt. bourbon", "shaved ice", "20 fresh mint sprigs, garnish"]
["Combine first four ingredients in a glass container; stir until sugar is dissolved.", "Cover; let stand overnight.", "Strain mixture in large pitcher, discarding mint.", "To serve, fill chilled glasses with shaved ice; add julep mixture and garnish with fresh mint sprigs."]
["sugar", "water", "mint sprigs", "bourbon", "shaved ice", "mint sprigs"]