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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 10 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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Place a cocktail straw near the basil sprig garnish so you sniff the fragrance of basil as you take a sip. Ingredients:
3 fresh basil leaves |
1 tablespoon basil simple syrup |
crushed ice |
2 tablespoons (1 oz.) bourbon |
1 (4-inch) cocktail straw |
1 fresh basil sprig |
powdered sugar (optional) |
Directions:
1. Place basil leaves and Basil Simple Syrup in a julep cup or an 8- to 10-oz. glass. Gently press leaves against sides of cup with back of a spoon to release flavor. Pack cup tightly with crushed ice; pour bourbon over ice. Insert straw, and place basil sprig directly next to straw. Sprinkle with powdered sugar, if desired.
2. Note: For testing purposes only, we used Woodford Reserve Distiller's Select Bourbon.
3. Fresh Mint Julep: Prepare recipe as directed, substituting mint leaves for basil leaves, Mint Simple Syrup for Basil Simple Syrup, and 1 small fresh mint sprig for basil sprig.
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