I know my blog is starting to look a little alcohol heavy but I love to celebrate an event with a cocktail. You can't even say Kentucky Derby without thinking of a Mint Julep.
Makes one cocktail
Ingredients
Ice
2 oz. Bulleit bourbon
1/3 oz. honey syrup (recipe below)
3 fresh mint leaves
1 dash Angostura bitters
1 dash club soda
1. Fill a shaker with ice. Add bourbon, syrup, mint, and bitters. Shake vigorously for about 10 seconds.
2. Add a splash of club soda.
3. Strain into an ice-filled, 10-oz. rocks glass.
4. Garnish with a stemmed sprig of mint.
For the honey syrup
1 c. raw sugar
½ c. clover or acacia honey
1½ c. hot water
1. Add all ingredients to a pitcher.
2. Mix until well blended.
