winter julep (new hampshire)
Calling all Powder Hounds. New Hampshire is the ultimate destination for winter thrill-seekers, and even established skiing as its state sport in 1998. After a brisk run on the slopes, you deserve the quintessential apres-ski brew, a piping hot toddy. Firefly’s Bistro in Manchester, N.H., serves up the perfect marriage of belly warming bourbon with freshly brewed mint tea and sugar, creating a hybrid that delivers the best of all seasons.
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yield
2 serving(s)
method
Stove Top
Ingredients For winter julep (new hampshire)
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3 oz. bourbon
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1 ½ oz. brown sugar syrup (recipe below)
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10 oz. boiling water
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2 peppermint tea bags
- BROWN SUGAR SYRUP:
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¼ cup brown sugar
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¼ cup water
How To Make winter julep (new hampshire)
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1Prepare syrup by bringing both ingredients to a boil in a heavy sauce pan over high heat. Stir to dissolve and when mixture just begins to boil, reduce to simmer and allow to cook for five – six minutes. Remove from heat and cool.
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2Constructing the rest of the drink is easy. For the two drinks, bring 10 ounces of water to a boil. Pour directly into heat proof glasses or mugs and place a peppermint tea bag in each; allow to steep for about four minutes.
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3Remove teabag; add 1½ oz. bourbon to each glass/mug and stir. Garnish with a sprig of mint and a lemon twist.
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