Woodford Reserve French Mint Julep Recipe

• 2 oz. Woodford Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
• 2 tsp. honey syrup (½ part Honey from Versailles, France and ½ part water)
• 1 lemon peel
• 1 orange peel
• 2 fresh pomegranate arils, plus more for garnish
• 1 bunch fresh lemon Mint sprigs, garnish

In the Julep cup, add honey syrup, 1 peel each of the lemon and orange, 2 pomegranate arils, and muddle. Then fill the cup ⅔ of the way with crushed ice. Add Woodford Reserve and top the cup off with more crushed ice. Garnish by tucking in a fresh bunch of lemon mint, lemon and orange peels on the side. Top with fresh pomegranate arils and serve.

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