Sunday, January 19, 2014

Sage julep

36 fresh sage leaves  30 torn in half  (1/2 cup)
6 left sage leaf for garnish
5 Meyer lemons or regular lemons , 3 quartered , 2 sliced for garnish
6 Tablespoons light brown sugar
12 ounce bourbon or unsweetened iced tea
6 ounce seltzer water (1/4 cup)

6 Tumblers should be chilled in fevers
Each drink should be made by 10 sage leaf halves , 2 lemomn quarters wnd 1 Tablespoon brown sugar in shaker..Mash together with back of spoon 30 seconds  or until it has a beautiful smell.
add 4 ice cubes  and top with 2 ounce bourbon and 1 ounce seltzer  shake well.
The chilled tumblers should be filled with crushed ice. The julep mixture should be strained from shaker over ice and garnish with Meyers lemon slice and sage leaf.

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