Peach-Ginger Julep

Ingredients

• 2 ripe peaches
• roughly chopped
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
• plus mint sprigs for garnish
• 2 cups bourbon
• Crushed ice
• 1 cup good-quality dry ginger ale

Instructions

1. Muddle the peaches, sugar and mint leaves in a small pitcher.
2. Stir in the bourbon and let sit for 15 minutes.
3. Fill four tall glasses with crushed ice.
4. Strain the peach-bourbon mixture into the glasses and top off with the ginger ale.
5. Serve garnished with mint sprigs.