Mint Julep

Simple Syrup:Pur 1/2 cup boiling water over 1/2 cup sugar stir until all sugar disolves. Stir in 1/4 cup lightly packed fresh mint leaves. Cover. Chill at least 4 hours. Julep: Pour 1 tablespoon simple syrup in tall glass. Add 2 to 4 sprigs of fresh mint. With the back of a spoon, crush the mint. Fill the glass with crushed ice. Stir in 1/4 cup bourbon. If desired, add up to 1/2 cup tonic water. Sprinkll with powdered sugar. garnish with a mint sprig. Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 254 Calories; trace Fat (0.1% calories from fat); trace Protein; 61g Carbohydrate; trace Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 6mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Vegetable; 1/2 Fruit; 3 1/2 Other Carbohydrates. Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0 0 0