Prospector's Julep Recipe
In honor of the Kentucky Derby, we asked Charles Joly, the race’s official mixologist, for a twist on the traditional Derby Day tipple.
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Serves one
Ingredients
Mint leaves
1/2 to 3/4 ounce honey syrup, to taste (equal parts honey and water, heated on stove top or in microwave until combined)
3/4 to 1 ounce lemon juice, to taste
1/4 ounce ginger liqueur
2 ounces bourbon
Candied ginger, for garnish
Directions
Place 8 to 10 mint leaves in a julep cup.
Add honey syrup and lemon juice. Muddle gently to release oils. Add ginger liqueur and bourbon.
Fill cup with crushed ice. Garnish with large bouquet of mint leaves and candied ginger.
Ingredients
Directions
Place 8 to 10 mint leaves in a julep cup.
Add honey syrup and lemon juice. Muddle gently to release oils. Add ginger liqueur and bourbon.
Fill cup with crushed ice. Garnish with large bouquet of mint leaves and candied ginger.
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