2 c. sugar
2 c. water
1/2 tbsp. mint flavoring syrup
1 qt. jar uncrushed mint
2 oz. bourbon

Boil water and sugar for 5 minutes, without stirring. Let cool. Pour over loosely filled quart jar of uncrushed mint. Cap and refrigerate 12 to 24 hours. Make 1 julep at a time by filling a chilled julep glass with finely crushed ice. Pour in 1/2 tablespoon mint flavoring syrup and add 2 ounces bourbon.