This is a basil-y take on a mint julep, and since I just found a bottle of Jim Beam rye, I thought I'd try rye instead of the traditional bourbon. There's also a drink, another julep variation, we've both had (and loved) at the Eastern Standard called the Whiskey Smash. The Smash calls for lemon slices to be added in with the mint.
So here's my variation on the Mint Julep and Whiskey Smash. Both drinks are traditionally served over crushed ice. I didn't feel like pulling out the ice crusher (yes, I own one), so I took the "up" road instead.
Basil Smash
In a mixing glass, muddle together:
- 2 1/4" slices of lemon
- large sprig of basil
- 1/4 ounce of simple syrup (or 2 teaspoons sugar)
- 2 ounces rye
2 comments:
What a creative way to use basil!
I'll admit, it's a lot more fun than pesto!
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