National Mint Julep Day

National Mint Julep Day is a refreshing toast to summer.  Each year people around the country gather for a refreshing glass of mint julep, the traditional drink of the Kentucky Derby

Recipe:

1.5 oz Bourbon

.75 oz Simple Syrup or a teaspoon of sugar

4 mint leaves

Put mint leaves in the bottom o the glass, add simplesyrup or sugar, add ice, add Burbon.  Stir to chill Garnish with mint leaves. Enjoy