Mint Julep with Nimbu Pani

Ingredients:

• 0.5 cups of sugar
• 3/4 tsp Indian black salt "Kala Namak"
• Half a bunch of fresh mint leaves, plus a little extra for crushing, and 1 sprig for garnish
• 2 juicy limes
• Crushed or shaved ice
• 60 ml bourbon
• Mineral water with gas

Preparation:

1. In a small saucepan, combine 0.5 cups of water, sugar, black salt, and mint. Heat over medium-high heat until the sugar and salt dissolve. Strain the syrup and refrigerate to cool. Discard the mint leaves.
2. Squeeze 2 limes into a pitcher and add chilled simple syrup.
3. Grind a few mint leaves into a paste in the bottom of a 240ml julep glass. Fill it halfway with ice. Add 60ml of simple syrup and bourbon. Top up the glass with sparkling water. Stir until the outside of the silver glass is frosted.
4. Serve the julep garnished with a sprig of mint. Use the remaining syrup later to make drinks.