Sage Julep

Name: Sage Julep
Ingredients: 36 fresh sage leaves, 30 torn in half ( 1/2 cup), 6 left whole for garnish; 5 Meyer lemons or regular lemons, 3 quartered, 2 sliced for garnish; 6 Tbs. light brown sugar; 12 oz. bourbon or unsweetened iced tea; 6 oz. seltzer water ( 3/4 cup)

5 ingredients

10 steps

Ingredients

36 fresh sage leaves, 30 torn in half ( 1/2 cup), 6 left whole for garnish
5 Meyer lemons or regular lemons, 3 quartered, 2 sliced for garnish
6 Tbs. light brown sugar
12 oz. bourbon or unsweetened iced tea
6 oz. seltzer water ( 3/4 cup)

Directions

1

Chill 6 tumblers in freezer.
2

Make each drink individually by placing 10 sage leaf halves, 2 lemon quarters, and 1 Tbs.
3

brown sugar in shaker.
4

Mash together with muddler or back of spoon 30 seconds, or until aromatic.
5

Add 4 ice cubes, and top with 2 oz.
6

bourbon and 1 oz.
7

seltzer.
8

Shake well.
9

Fill chilled tumbler with crushed ice.
10

Strain julep mixture from shaker over ice, and garnish with Meyer lemon slice and sage leaf.