An island twist on a classic Derby Day drink. You will need to have previously prepared sorrel (boiled hibiscus) in your refrigerator for this one. Let’s get started.
Servings: 2 · Prep time: 3 min · Cook time: 0 min · Ready in: 3 min
Ingredients
- 4 springs of fresh mint
- 3 ounces of top shelf Bourbon whiskey
- 1 ounce of sorrel liquid (boiled hibiscus, previously prepared, already sweetened)
- 1 cup of ice
- 2 teaspoons of powdered sugar
- 4 teaspoons of water
Method
In a bar shaker, muddle the mint leaves of 3 sprigs of mint and all of the powdered sugar and water. Save the remaining sprig of mint for later.
Fill the serving glasses with ice.
Add the Bourbon whiskey and sorrel to the bar shaker.
Cover the bar shaker and shake it heartily.
Remove the bar shaker cover and pour the mint julep into the serving glasses.
Garnish with the remaining sprigs of mint, find a comfortable chair and enjoy.
