Basil julep

Summary

Synonymous with the great gatsby and the southern us states, a mint julep is usually made with bourbon, but we’ve replaced it with a spirit from even further south – tequila. both versions have the same crisp summer note of cucumber, but we swapped the customary mint for savoury, slightly peppery basil.

Step by Step

Step 1

Muddle 4 slices of cucumber, 6-8 basil leaves and 10ml sugar syrup in a highball. Add crushed ice and stir. Add the Tequila and fill the glass with more crushed ice. Stir well until chilled and the ice is slightly melting. Garnish with a cucumber ribbon and a basil leaf.