julep

Twisting the classic mint julep idea just a bit, this variation substitutes crème de cacao for the sugar, adding a chocolate flavor that pairs well with both bourbon and mint.

Chocolate Mint Julep Cocktail Recipe

mint leaves, mint

(60 milliliters) bourbon or rye whiskey (see note)

In a julep cup or large rocks glass, gently muddle mint leaves until lightly bruised, then swab the glass's sides with the mint's aromatic oils. Add crème de cacao and bourbon or rye and stir well. Half-fill glass with crushed ice and stir to combine. Fill glass completely with crushed ice and stir until outside of glass frosts. Add more crushed ice, heaping generously, then garnish with sprigs of fresh mint. Serve, adding a short straw if desired so that the fragrance of the mint bouquet will greet the drinker with each sip.

A twist on a classic Mint Julep, this bourbon-based cocktail includes a lively hint of ginger and infused mint-bourbon to brighten the cocktail and stir up some interest!

Sparkling Mint Ginger Julep

Ginger Sugar

Tbsp. Mint Basil Herbal

filtered water

Mint sprig, f

Preparation

To make simple syrup:COMBINE Ginger Sugar and filtered water in a small saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring often until sugar has dissolved, about 3 mins. Remove from heat. Allow newly made simple syrup to cool to room temperature and set aside.To prepare drink:IN A BOWL, infuse Mint Basil Herbal Tea with bourbon. Let steep for 15 mins. Strain alcohol into a glass. Discard herbal tea.FILL four medium glasses halfway with ice. To each, add 1.5 oz. mintinfused bourbon, 1 Tbsp. of homemade simple syrup, and stir lightly.

Whisky cocktails don’t come much more refreshing than a mint julep. Serve over mounds of crushed ice and top with freshly picked garden mint

Mint julep

bourbon

mint leaves

2:1 sugar syrup (see tip, below)

ice, cubes and crushed

mint

Shake the bourbon, mint leaves and sugar syrup with ice and strain into a highball glass or julep tin filled with crushed ice. Churn gently with a long-handled spoon and top with more crushed ice. Garnish and serve.

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