• 2 tablespoons superfine sugar
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 24 mint leaves , plus 4 sprigs for garnish
• 2 cups finely crushed ice
• 1 cup bourbon

Combine sugar, lemon juice and mint leaves in a pitcher.

Crush with a wooden spoon.

Add ice and bourbon; mix well.

Pour into silver julep cups or tumbler, garnish with mint sprigs and serve.