Fresh Basil Julep

Name: Fresh Basil Julep
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 fresh basil sprig; 28 grams tablespoons bourbon; 3 fresh basil leaves; 4 inches cocktail straw; 1 serving Crushed ice; 1 Tbsp Basil Simple Syrup

Watching your figure? This vegan recipe has 125 calories, 0g of protein, and 0g of fat per serving. This recipe serves 1. This recipe covers 1% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up basil simple syrup, bourbon, ice, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 10 minutes.

Instructions

Place basil leaves and Basil Simple Syrup in a julep cup or an 8- to 10-oz. glass. Gently press leaves against sides of cup with back of a spoon to release flavor. Pack cup tightly with crushed ice; pour bourbon over ice. Insert straw, and place basil sprig directly next to straw.

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Fresh Basil

Simple Syrup

Crushed Ice Cubes

Bourbon

Basil

Ice

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Drinking Straws

Sprinkle with powdered sugar, if desired.

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Powdered Sugar

Note: For testing purposes only, we used Woodford Reserve Distiller's Select Bourbon.

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Bourbon

Fresh Mint Julep: Prepare recipe as directed, substituting mint leaves for basil leaves, Mint Simple Syrup for Basil Simple Syrup, and 1 small fresh mint sprig for basil sprig.

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Fresh Basil

Simple Syrup

Fresh Mint