Wynn Medingercocktail.
Originally published April 2018.
Prospector’s Julep
Ingredients
2 ounces Woodford Reserve
¼ ounce Koval Ginger Liqueur*
¾–1 ounce lemon juice
½–¾ ounce honey syrup
Mint leaves
Preparation
Place 8-10 mint leaves into the base of a julep cup. Add honey and lemon, muddle gently to release oils. Add ginger and Woodford. Fill with crushed ice. Garnish with large bouquet of mint tops and skewered candied ginger.
*If we can’t use an outside ginger liqueur, we can make a ginger honey syrup or add juiced ginger to the mix. It’s a bit more prep, but executable.
This recipe was created by celebrity mixologist and founder of Crafthouse Cocktails, Charles Joly–Cocktails for the Kentucky Derby.
See also Sarah’s recipe for her favorite Bourbon Pickled Peaches here.
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