Ingredients
For the Peach and Mint Simple Syrup
1 small peach sliced (you can leave skins on if you want)
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
5 sprigs of mint
2 Tbsp Honey
For the Cocktail
2 1/2 oz. bourbon
12-15 fresh mint leaves
Crushed ice
Mint and Peach Slices for garnish
Directions
To Make the Honey Peach Syrup:
1. Combine the small sliced peach, sugar, water and mint in a small saucepan and cook until the sugar is melted.
2. Simmer for 2-3 minutes on low until the peaches are softened.
3. Add the honey and stir until combined.Remove from heat and mash the peaches well.
4. Strain the mixture through a sieve to remove the peach pulp and mint; set aside to cool.
To Make the Honey Peach Mint Julep Cocktail:
1. Place the mint and 1/4 ounce of the peach syrup in a julep cup or Old Fashioned glass and gently muddle, working the leaves up the side of the glass.
2. Loosely pack the glass with crushed ice, then add bourbon and drizzle a bit of the peach syrup on top.
3. Stir gently.
4. Garnish with a peach slice and a sprig of mint.
Cheers!
Recipe Notes: To make in larger quantities; make the syrup and cool. Mix the bourbon and peach syrup in a container. Muddle the mint with a splash of the bourbon mixture, fill the glasses with ice and then top with the bourbon.
Recipe and picture by creative-culinary.com