Herby Julep
Serves: 6
Felicia King
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
39
Spice
54
Sweetness
47
Sourness
36
mins
Prep time (avg)
5.1
Difficulty
Ingredients:
1 cup
Sugar2 sprigs
Mint (stemmed)6 tbsps
Lemon Juice (fresh)2 sprigs
Basil (stemmed)570 g
BourbonDirections:
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Watch how to make this recipe
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In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups water to a boil
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Stir in the sugar and cook for about 5 minutes
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Add the tea bags and mint, then remove from the heat and steep for 10 minutes
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Strain the mixture and discard the tea bags and mint
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Cool for about 1 hour, and then stir in the lemon juice
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Fill 8 smallish glasses (or classic julep cups) with crushed ice and muddle in a few leaves basil and mint in each glass, bruising the herbs and mixing them with the ice
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Add a squeeze from the limes to each glass, then pour about 3 1/2 ounces of the cooled syrup and about 2 1/2 ounces of the bourbon per glass
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Add a straw and enjoy