Rum Julep

Credit: c. 1800; revised for Skurnik Spirits

• 3 oz El Dorado Super Premium 12yr Old Rum
• .5 oz water
• .5 oz sugar
• 3-4 dashes Angotura bitters
• 4-5 mint leaves

Delicately press several fresh mint leaves with sugar and water in a rocks glass or julep cup; add the rum; top with crushed ice and stir carefully. Garnish with mint and bitters.