About
This cocktail was created by Jordan Hughes (@highproofpreacher) and appears in his book Twist. It is his riff on a Mint Julep, replacing the traditional whiskey with aged tequila and taking the drink in a more tropical, spiced direction with falernum. Amontillado sherry adds a dry, nutty layer without weighing it down, while the mint keeps that familiar Julep character at the center. Freshly grated tonka bean over the top brings another aromatic layer of vanilla, almond, and warm spice that works especially well with the tequila and falernum.Cheers y’all!
Ingredients
- 1½ oz · 45 mlcristalino añejo tequila
- ¼ oz · 7.5 mlAmontillado sherry
- ¼ oz · 7.5 mlfalernum
- 8large mint leaves
- freshly grated tonka bean, to garnish
Method
- 1
Gently muddle the mint leaves with falernum in a julep cup or rocks glass.
- 2
Add tequila and sherry.
- 3
Pack the glass with crushed ice and stir until frosted.
- 4
Top with more crushed ice and form into a dome.
- 5
Garnish with a mint bouquet and freshly grated tonka bean.
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