ORANGE MINT JULEP

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Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     Bourbon     Alcoholic     Kentucky Derby     Cocktail     Orange     Mint     Bon Appétit     Drink

Yield Makes 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

Orange syrup:
Zest from 1 orange (removed in strips with a vegetable peeler)
1/2 cup sugar
Cocktail:
1/2 orange, cut into 4 pieces
1 bunch mint
Orange bitters
8 ounces bourbon

Steps:

  • For orange syrup:
  • Bring zest, sugar, and 1/2 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.
  • For cocktail:
  • For each cocktail, muddle 1 piece of orange, a small handful mint sprigs, 1 ounce orange syrup, and a few dashes orange bitters in a double Old Fashioned glass or a julep cup. Add 2 ounces bourbon and stir to combine. Fill glass with crushed ice and garnish with more mint.

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