Mint Chocolate Julep
Dec 24, 2020
A chocolate-y holiday twist on this classic is just what Santa needs to prep for a long night of rooftop deliveries. Happy Holidays, everyone! Recipe created by our friends in Asheville, Cultivated Cocktails Distillery. Mint Chocolate Julep Makes one cocktail 2 oz bourbon or whiskey (they used Steel Horse) .5 oz creme de cacao (we used Asheville) .5Â oz El GuapoÂŽ Candy Cane Syrup Crushed Ice Mint springs, fresh cranberries & Hershey's chocolate, for garnish
In a mixing glass filled with ice, combine the bourbon, liqueur & syrup. Stir until well chilled (approximately 15 seconds). Fill julep cup to the brim with crushed ice. Using a Julep strainer, slowly pour ingredients from mixing glass over ice, then top with additional crushed ice, packing tightly to form a mound. Garnish with mint sprig, a few cranberries and a stick of Hershey's chocolate squares. Serve immediately with a straw.
