Jalapeño-Spiked Bourbon Julep

Name: Jalapeño-Spiked Bourbon Julep
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 4 fresh mint leaves; 1 oz. Jalapeño Simple Syrup (recipe follows); Crushed ice; 2 1/2 oz. bourbon; club soda; 1 very thinly sliced jalapeño round; 1 c. sugar; 2 jalapeño peppers

By Edward LeePublished: Apr 5, 2013

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Yields:

Prep Time:

5 mins

Total Time:

5 mins

Cal/Serv:

226

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Just in time for the Kentucky Derby, Lee rouses the state's classic cocktail with a homemade jalapeño simple syrup.

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Directions

1. Step 1In a julep cup, pour Jalapeño Simple Syrup and add mint; gently bruise leaves with a muddler or wooden spoon. Add enough crushed ice to fill two-thirds of the cup. Add bourbon and stir gently; then add a bit more crushed ice. Top with a splash of club soda. Garnish with mint sprig and jalapeño.
2. Step 2In a small saucepan over high heat, combine 1 cup water, sugar, and jalapeños. Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar. Remove from heat and let steep 20 minutes.
3. Step 3Strain syrup, discard jalapeños, and cool syrup. (Simple syrup can be refrigerated, in an airtight container, for up to 6 months.)