Blackberry Basil Julep

Let all the tastes of summer sweep you away in this Blackberry Basil Julep perfect for any warm afternoon. Its basil-infused blackberry simple syrup builds on the aromatic basil garnish to make this a julep for non-julep drinkers.

5 from 12 votes

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Course Drinks

Cuisine Bourbon Cocktail

Servings

Ingredients

1.5 oz bourbon
½ oz blackberry basil syrup**
½ oz Starlight blackberry flavored whiskey
5 basil leaves
Garnish: fresh blackberries, basil

Instructions

Add ½ oz syrup, ½ oz blackberry whiskey and basil leaves to a mixing glass. Muddle lightly, add bourbon, ice and stir for 20 seconds, until well-chilled. Strain into a crushed ice-filled julep cup and garnish with a spanked sprig of basil and a few blackberries. Tuck a straw for sipping right next to the basil sprig.

Notes

** Blackberry Basil Syrup

1.5 cup sugar
3 cups frozen blackberries
1/4 cup water
1 cup loose basil leaves

Combine sugar, water, and berries in a saucepan and cook the blackberries until thawed, soft, and very juicy. Once it starts to boil, reduce to a low simmer for 10 minutes. Add the basil leaves, turn off the heat and let the syrup cool completely. Strain the blackberries out, pressing on them to get as much juice out of them as possible. Let cool and store in a bottle in the fridge for one to two weeks. If you add a bit of vodka to it you'll extend the shelf life considerably.

Keyword basil, blackberry, julep, mint julep,

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