Basil Cranberry Julep
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Servings
1
Prep Time
5 minutes
This recipe takes the traditional julep and adds a tart cranberry syrup made with 100% pure, unsweetened juice. The sweet-tart balance is perfect for those who are new to mezcal because it smooths out some of its smoky flavors while still keeping them present in this drink!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups 100% Unsweetened cranberry juice
- 1 cup Sugar
- 2 oz. Mezcal
- 1 oz. Cranberry syrup (and extra for garnish)
- ¼ oz. Agave nectar
- 6 Basil leaves (and extra for garnish)
For the cranberry syrup:
For the cocktail:
Directions
For the cranberry syrup:
Add cranberry juice to a saucepan.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer.
Allow the juice to reduce by half. Remove from the heat, and then add sugar.
Stir to dissolve.
For the cocktail:
Add basil leaves and agave nectar to the bottom of a cup or glass, then muddle gently.
Add mezcal and cranberry syrup, then top with crushed ice.
Recipe Note
Drizzle extra cranberry syrup on top for a lovely added aesthetic.
