Peach Julep
From: bonappetit.com
SERVES 4
Ginger Syrup
1” piece ginger, peeled, thinly sliced
1 whole cardamom pod, cracked
¼ cup sugar
Assembly
2 ripe peaches, peeled, sliced
8 sprigs mint plus more for garnish
8 ounces bourbon
4 ounces fresh lemon juice
12 ounces ginger beer
Ginger Syrup
Bring ginger, cardamom, sugar, and ¼ cup water to a boil in a small saucepan, stirring to dissolve sugar. Let cool, then strain into a jar. Cover and chill.
Assembly
For each cocktail, muddle ¼ of peach slices and 2 mint sprigs in a julep cup or double Old Fashioned glass; add 2 oz. bourbon, 1 oz. lemon juice, and ½ oz. ginger syrup. Fill glass with crushed ice and add 2–3 oz. ginger beer. Garnish with a mint sprig.