Devil John's Julep
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Watching the Kentucky Derby at home means customizing the celebration. And if you’re a moonshine fan, like Lexington’s Barrel House Distilling Co., it means making your julep with Devil John Dark ‘Shine. The layers of flavor from Strongwater Orange Bitters and Natural Organic Simple Syrup by Royal Rose make this a cocktail to enjoy all year round.
Ingredients
- 2 oz. Devil John Dark Shine
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0.5 oz. Natural Organic Simple Syrup
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2 dashes Orange Bitters
- 8 Mint Leaves
- Orange Peel, for garnish
Directions
- In a Julep cup, lightly muddle the mint leaves and bitters in the simple syrup
- Add the moonshine then pack the glass tightly with crushed ice
- Stir until the cup is frosted on the outside
- Top with more crushed ice to form an ice dome, and garnish with an orange peel
- Cheers!
