Jalapeño-Spiked Bourbon Julep

Name: Jalapeño-Spiked Bourbon Julep
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 1 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 c. sugar; 2 jalapeño peppers, coarsely chopped; 4 fresh mint leaves, plus 1 sprig for garnish; 1 oz. Jalapeño Simple Syrup; Crushed Ice; 2 1/2 oz. bourbon; Club Soda; 1 very thinly sliced jalapeño round, seeded

Give your Kentucky sipper a bit of a kick!

By Edward LeePublished: Apr 5, 2013

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Yields:

1 serving(s)

Prep Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

35 mins

Cal/Serv:

226

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

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Ingredients

For Jalapeño Simple Syrup:

1 cup sugar
2 jalapeño peppers, coarsely chopped

for Julep:

4 fresh mint leaves, plus 1 sprig for garnish
1 oz. Jalapeño Simple Syrup
Crushed Ice
2 1/2 oz. bourbon
Club Soda
1 very thinly sliced jalapeño round, seeded

Directions

1. Step 1Make simple syrup: In 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.
2. Step 2Strain syrup, discard jalapeños, and cool syrup. (Simple syrup can be refrigerated, in an airtight container, for up to 6 months.)
3. Step 3Make Julep: In 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.