The traditional mint julep gets a spicy upgrade with Edward Lee’s recipe for the classic bourbon julep infused with jalapeño flavors.
recipe 
yields
1½ cups
4−6 mint leaves
plus more for garnish
*1 ounce jalapeño simple syrup
Crushed ice to fill the glass
2½ ounces bourbon
1 cup sugar
2 jalapeño peppers, chopped, seeds and all
Julep
Jalapeño Simple Syrup
steps
Bourbon Julep
- Place 4 to 6 mint leaves in the bottom of a julep glass.
- Add the jalapeño simple syrup and gently bruise the leaves, preferably with a wooden muddler.
- Add the crushed ice to fill the cup almost ⅔ of the way.
- Add the bourbon and stir gently.
- Fill the cup fully with more crushed ice and top with a splash of club soda.
- Garnish with a sprig of mint and a slice of fresh jalapeño pepper. Serve immediately
Jalapeño Simple Syrup
- In a small pot, combine 1 cup water with sugar and peppers. Bring to a boil and immediately turn off the heat. Let steep for 20 minutes.
- Strain out the solids, allow to cool, and keep refrigerated in an airtight container.
Date Published: 05.12.14
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Recipe By
Edward Lee, Chef/Owner of Milkwood and 610 Magnolia in Louisville, Kentucky
