Directions

1. For the sugar syrup, put the caster sugar in a small non-stick saucepan over a medium heat and pour in the water. Stir and bring to the boil.
2. Once the sugar has dissolved and the liquid is clear, take the pan off the heat and leave to cool.
3. Pour 10ml/2 teaspoons of the cooled sugar syrup into a julep cup with all the remaining ingredients except the mint sprig.
4. Carefully ‘churn’ the ingredients in the cup by stirring from top to bottom. By churning instead of shaking, you enhance the mint flavour.
5. Garnish with a little more crushed ice and a big sprig of mint.