<\/a><\/p>\nSage Julep<\/em><\/p>\n\u00a0Sage Simple Syrup
\n<\/strong>1 cup water
\n1 cup granulated sugar
\n10 fresh sage leaves<\/p>\n\u00a0<\/strong>Ingredients
\n<\/strong>2 oz Kentucky bourbon whiskey
\n1 tablespoon sage infused simple syrup
\n1 tablespoon lemon juice
\n1 sprig of fresh sage, for garnish
\n1 splash club soda<\/p>\nDirections<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- In a pot over high heat bring water, sugar and sage to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer for 2 minutes. Turn off heat and allow the mixture to cool completely for 10 minutes, then remove sage.<\/li>\n
- Fill an 8 oz julep cup with crushed ice. Pour whiskey over ice, add the sage simple syrup and lemon juice. Top it with a splash of club soda and a sprig of sage for garnish.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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Thyme Julep<\/em><\/p>\nThyme Simple Syrup
\n<\/strong>1 cup water
\n1 cup granulated sugar
\n1 bunch fresh thyme<\/p>\nIngredients
\n<\/strong>2 oz Kentucky bourbon whiskey
\n1 tablespoon thyme infused simple syrup
\n1 tablespoon lemon juice
\n4 sprigs of fresh thyme, for garnish
\n1 splash club soda<\/p>\nDirections<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- In a pot over high heat bring water, sugar and thyme to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer for 2 minutes. Turn off heat and allow the mixture to cool completely for 10 minutes, then remove thyme.<\/li>\n
- Fill an 8 oz julep cup with crushed ice. Pour whiskey over ice, add the thyme simple syrup and lemon juice. Top it with a splash of club soda and sprigs of thyme for garnish.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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