Cheers! Pour Woodford Reserve and simple syrup over crushed ice. Stir with spoon. Garnish with a fresh sprig of mint. In a copper julep cup, rub two pieces of fresh mint around the cup to express ...

“At that time, the Mint Julep had a very poor ... complimentary character to the Woodford Reserve, so I'm preferring a little bit of sorghum or honey simple syrup,” he says.

A mint julep served in its signature silver cup ... you could try something like lightly spicy Bulleit high-rye bourbon or Woodford Reserve Kentucky straight bourbon -- just make sure to choose ...