Earl Grey Mint Julep
Confession: The first time I went to a horse race I never saw a horse. I was there for the party and was hanging out in bluegrass fields mixing cocktails. Bourbon will be flowing, southern food will be frying and seersucker will be dancing this weekend somewhere. The royal cocktail of the races is the mint julep, which is laced with bourbon, mint, and simple syrup (water and sugar). What could be better than this southern tradition you ask? This version is made with earl grey tea. I have recently been obsessed with everything earl grey and it seems like a bunch of cocktail menus are representing this tea. This addition and twist to the classic Mint Julep add a hint of tea and almost a perfume flavor. Try this classic and sip on some tea as well as bourbon!
Ingredients:
- 3 ounces of Batch 206 Barrel Raider Bourbon
- 10 mint leaves
- 4 ounces of cold-brewed earl grey tea
- 2 ounces of earl grey syrup
Instructions:
- In a mixing glass add Batch 206 Barrel Raider Bourbon, mint leaves, earl grey tea, and earl grey syrup
- Muddle the mixture
- Strain the mixture into each serving glass over crushed ice
Serves: 2
