I could have sipped this mint julep all day.  I believe that the VP of Public Relations, George M. Rudenauer, told me that Cognac was the liquor originally used to make mint juleps…I didn’t care, from now on this was the way I wanted mine made.  Refreshing before or after a meal, or dang it to heck, all by its lonesome, it was that good.

2 oz. Rémy Martin 1738 Accord Royal

8 sprigs mint

1/2 oz. of simple syrup

directions: put mint and sugar with a dash of water in mixing glass.  Add shaved ice and cognac.  Shake until frosted and pour all into rocks glass, garnish with a mint sprig.