Day at the Races Beer Julep

Name: Day at the Races Beer Julep
Yield: 10
Cuisine: American

RECIPE: Eric Giger, Sycamore Den, San Diego

Photo: Photo courtesy of Sycamore Den

June 24, 2016

The perfect marriage of whiskey and hops.

What happens when you mix the elements of a summery julep with a hoppy IPA? This Day at the Races Beer Julep!

Ingredients

1 oz. rye whiskey
1/4 oz. fresh lime juice
1/2 oz. cane sugar syrup (1:1)
6-7 mint leaves
2 oz. IPA (Giger uses Bear Republic Racer 5)
Angostura bitters

Tools:muddler, shaker
Glass:rocks
Garnish:mint sprigs

Preparation

Add the lime juice, cane syrup, whiskey, and mint leaves to a shaker. Lightly muddle the mint. Add one ice cube and shake. Add the IPA, give it a quick swirl to chill and pour the contents into a rocks glass. Top with crushed ice. Add a few drops of Angostura bitters on top of the ice, then garnish.