Step 1

Combine water, sugar and mint leaves in a small sauce pan

Step 2

Bring to a boil over high heat, until sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes

Step 3

Remove from heat and allow syrup to cool

Step 4

Pour cooled syrup through a fine mesh sieve to remove mint leaves

Step 5

Set aside

Step 6

When the time comes to prepare the Mint Juleps, fill 4 tin cups with crushed ice

Step 7

Pour 4 oz

Step 8

Bourbon and 1.5 oz (or more to taste) mint syrup into each cup

Step 9

Gently stir, enjoy.