"Live A Little" Cocktail

"Live A Little" Cocktail
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There’s always one dark horse among the Album of the Year nominees at the Grammys, and for 2017, that horse is Sturgill Simpson’s A Sailor’s Guide to Earth. This spin on a mint julep channels his renegade spirit with a spicy jalapeño syrup and refreshing mint. Like Simpson’s blend of rock, country, and R&B, this cocktail is unexpected.This recipe is courtesy of Patina Restaurant Group.
Servings
1
servings
Ingredients
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 sugar
  • 1 jalapeño, sliced
  • 7 fresh mint leaves
  • 1 tablespoon jalapeño syrup
  • 2 ounce reposado tequila
  • crushed ice
  • mint sprig, for garnish
Directions
  1. In medium saucepan over medium-high heat, combine sugar and water.Stir until sugar dissolves.Add sliced jalapeño, bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low.Cook for 12 minutes. Remove from heat.Cover and let steep for 10 minutes.Strain syrup and cool completely.Store in an airtight container and keep refrigerated.
  2. In a julep tin, combine the mint leaves, jalapeño syrup, and tequila.Using a bar spoon, crush the mint to release its essence into the liquid.Fill the glass with crushed ice.Gently press the spoon into the ice, shaking it to incorporate the tequila-syrup mixture.Garnish.
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