Place 10 mint leaves in the bottom of a rocks glass. Then, add 1/4 oz simple syrup. (To make your own simple syrup, take equal parts sugar and water, and simmer until the sugar is completely dissolved.)
Step-by-step: Genever julep —
Place 10 mint leaves in the bottom of a rocks glass. Then, add 1/4 oz simple syrup. (To make your own simple syrup, take equal parts sugar and water, and simmer until the sugar is completely dissolved.)
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Gently muddle (or mash) the mint leaves and simple syrup.
Step-by-step: Genever julep —
Gently muddle (or mash) the mint leaves and simple syrup.
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Add 2 oz Genever gin.
Step-by-step: Genever julep —
Add 2 oz Genever gin.
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Fill the glass halfway with crushed ice.
Step-by-step: Genever Julep —
Fill the glass halfway with crushed ice.
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Stir with a bar spoon.
Step-by-step: Genever julep —
Stir with a bar spoon.
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Top off the drink with more crushed ice, and garnish with a mint sprig.
Step-by-step: Genever julep —
Top off the drink with more crushed ice, and garnish with a mint sprig.
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Sip through a straw and bask in its refreshing nature.
Step-by-step: Genever julep —
Sip through a straw and bask in its refreshing nature.
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