Mint Tea Julep
A Moroccan mint tea reinterpreted as a Julep — rye whiskey poured over crushed ice with fresh spearmint, green tea syrup, and a touch of orange blossom water. East meets Deep South.
Served in a julep cup glass · Garnish: Mint bouquet, green tea powder dusting · Difficulty: medium
Ingredients
- 2 oz Rye Whiskey
- 0.75 oz Sweetened Green Tea Syrup
- 10 leaves Fresh Spearmint
- 0.25 oz Orange Blossom Water
Instructions
- Gently muddle spearmint with green tea syrup in a julep cup.
- Add rye whiskey and orange blossom water.
- Pack tightly with crushed ice and stir to incorporate.
- Crown with more crushed ice.
- Garnish with a mint bouquet and a sprinkle of green tea powder.