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    The Monticello Julep
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    The Monticello Julep

    Virginia bourbon with fresh mint, honey syrup & a touch of lavender

    Inspired by the gardens & cellars of Monticello

    The Story

    Thomas Jefferson's wine cellar at Monticello was legendary — he spent over $10,000 on wine during his presidency (a fortune at the time) and is credited with introducing wine culture to America. But Virginia's real gift to spirits is bourbon. This julep marries Jefferson's French sophistication with Virginia's bourbon heritage, sweetened with honey from the kind of hives he kept at Monticello and perfumed with the lavender that grew in his famous gardens.

    Prep: 5 minYield: 1 cocktail

    Ingredients

    • 2.5 oz Virginia bourbon
    • 6 fresh mint leaves
    • 1 oz honey lavender syrup
    • Crushed ice
    • Mint sprig & lavender garnish

    Preparation

    1. 1.Gently muddle mint leaves with honey lavender syrup in a julep cup.
    2. 2.Pack with crushed ice.
    3. 3.Pour bourbon over and stir until cup frosts.
    4. 4.Crown with more crushed ice and garnish with mint sprig and lavender.

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