Place 4-5 mint leaves in the bottom of a mint julep cup. Silver is traditional but rocks glass will work in a pinch
Muddle the leaves to release oils, not to pulverize. If you don't have a muddler use a spoon.
Add ½ oz simple syrup
Add shaved ice
Pour 2.5 oz bourbon over ice
Give a stir until cup is frosty, garnish with pretty mint sprig and a straw
Hold glass by top or bottom to retain frosty exterior
Notes
There are variations on this recipe. You can infuse simple syrup wth mint instead of muddling mint leaves in the cup. You can put the bourbon in before the ice. Do what works for you and enjoy the result.
Recipe by Tasting Pour by Jade Helm at https://tastingpour.com/2018/04/oregon-bourbon-mint-juleps.html/