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Orange Mint Julep

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Orange Mint JulepPenden + Munk

This julep riff from Bobby Flay tastes fresh and not too sweet.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 4

Ingredients

Orange syrup:

Zest from 1 orange (removed in strips with a vegetable peeler)
1/2 cup sugar

Cocktail:

1/2 orange, cut into 4 pieces
1 bunch mint
Orange bitters
8 ounces bourbon

Preparation

  1. For orange syrup:

    Step 1

    Bring zest, sugar, and 1/2 cup water to a boil in a small saucepan, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Let cool; cover and chill at least 2 hours. Strain syrup into a small jar or bowl.

  2. For cocktail:

    Step 2

    For each cocktail, muddle 1 piece of orange, a small handful mint sprigs, 1 ounce orange syrup, and a few dashes orange bitters in a double Old Fashioned glass or a julep cup. Add 2 ounces bourbon and stir to combine. Fill glass with crushed ice and garnish with more mint.

TagsCocktailAlcoholBeveragesCold DrinkBourbonWhiskeyOrangeCitrusFruitMintHerbs & SpicesNut FreeGluten FreeDairy FreeEasyMake AheadSimmerBon Appétit

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