Honey Ginger Porch Julep

Sweetheart of the Rodeo bourbon, honey ginger syrup and fresh mint make this crushed-ice julep from Koopers.

Glass

Julep cup or rocks glass

Method

Muddled & stirred

Serves

Flavor Profile

Honey, ginger, mint

Ingredients

2 oz Sweetheart of the Rodeo Bourbon
0.75 oz honey ginger syrup
8–10 fresh mint leaves
Crushed or pebble ice
Mint bouquet
Candied ginger, optional garnish

Suggested Brand

Sweetheart of the Rodeo Bourbon

Explore the whiskey used in this recipe on the official product page.

Method

Gently muddle the mint with syrup in a julep cup or rocks glass.
Add bourbon and crushed ice, then stir until the glass frosts.
Heap more crushed ice on top and garnish with mint and optional candied ginger.

Bar Tools

Jigger
Bar spoon
Muddler

Whiskey Scene Notes

The source does not supply a honey-ginger syrup recipe or concentration.

Recipe credit: Recipe adapted from Michelle Kooper for Koopers Whiskey.

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Honey Ginger Porch Julep