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