Drink | Orange Mint Julep
Ingredients
- Makes 4 Servings
- ORANGE SYRUP
- Zest from 1 orange (removed in strips with a vegetable peeler)
- ½ cup sugar
- COCKTAIL
- ½ orange, cut into 4 pieces
- 1 bunch mint
- Orange bitters
- 8 ounces bourbon
Preparation
- ORANGE SYRUP
Step 1
Bring zest, sugar, and ½ 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. - COCKTAIL
Step 2
For each cocktail, muddle 1 piece of orange, a small handful mint sprigs, 1 oz. orange syrup, and a few dashes orange bitters in a double Old Fashioned glass or a julep cup. Add 2 oz. bourbon and stir to combine. Fill glass with crushed ice and garnish with more mint.
