DOW: Mint Julep

In honour of this month's 137th running of the Kentucky Derby, we made a drink that's been on our to-make list for a while, the Mint Julep.

• a handful of mint leaves
• 1 tsp. berry (caster) sugar
• 2 oz bourbon
• crushed ice

Put mint leaves, bourbon and sugar into the bottom of a glass or if you have one, a mint julep cup (no, you don't have to spend $1000 for one). Stir together for a minute or two. Fill with crushed ice and stir again until well chilled. Finally, top off with more ice, and add a sprig of mint for garnish.