• Recipe Yield: 2
Mint & Basil Julep

Source: Powerhouse Productions / other

Mint & Basil Julep Courtesy of Chef JJ Johnson

Ingredients

  • 2 cups crushed ice
  • 4 oz bourbon
  • 2 tbs simple syrup
  • Fresh basil
  • Fresh Mint

Instructions

  1. Break basil leaves and mint leaves and placed in a glass.
  2. Add simple syrup and muddle until the basil and mint leaves break down which will release their oils and flavor.
  3. Next add half a cup of ice to each class then pour 3 ounces of bourbon into each glass stir
  4. Garnish with more basil and mint leaves and top with a little powdered sugar and enjoy