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Casey Elsass
The beautiful thing about shrubs is that there are only two rules: something sweet and something acidic. Typically some variety of sugar does the heavy lifting, but here maple syrup offers a perfect hit of character and complexity. And although the beets maybe seem like an odd or unnecessary addition, they actually keep the sweetness in check with a welcome earthiness, and the shrub makes a fantastic mixer in this riff on a Mint Julep.
Ingredients
- 1 sprig mint
- 1 ounce maple beet shrub
- 2 ounces bourbon
- Garnish: mint sprig
Steps
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Muddle the mint sprig in a Julep cup or a rocks glass.
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Add the maple beet shrub, bourbon and a small scoop of crushed ice and stir.
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Top with more crushed ice to fill the glass.
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Garnish with a mint sprig.
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Serve with a straw.