Basil Julep

Pick a high-character Irish Whiskey - something with rich, oily spice notes to pull down the basil's volatile peppery aroma.

Ingredients:

• ¼ oz Classic Gum Syrup
• 2 oz Irish Whiskey
  
• fresh basil
  

Instructions:

• Muddle 2-3 basil leaves with gum syrup in a julep cup
• Fill with crushed ice and add whiskey
• Stir until cold and frosty, then top with more crushed ice

Glass:

• rocks of julep tin
  

Garnish:

• basil
  

Photo:

 Scott Kallstrand