Basil Cranberry Julep Recipe

Name: Basil Cranberry Julep Recipe
Total time: 2 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: For the Cranberry Syrup:; 2 cups 100% pure, unsweetened cranberry juice such as Knudsen Just Cranberry; 1 cup sugar; For Each Drink:; 2 ounces mezcal; 1 ounce cranberry syrup; 1/4 ounce agave nectar; 6 basil leaves; Garnish: basil leaves and 1/4 ounce extra cranberry syrup

It's easy to get friendly with mezcal when you're drinking this refreshing cranberry and basil-flavored spin on a classic julep.

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Active: 2 mins

Total: 2 mins

Serves: 1 serving

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For the Cranberry Syrup:

2 cups 100% pure, unsweetened cranberry juice such as Knudsen Just Cranberry
1 cup sugar

For Each Drink:

2 ounces mezcal
1 ounce cranberry syrup
1/4 ounce agave nectar
6 basil leaves
Garnish: basil leaves and 1/4 ounce extra cranberry syrup

For the cranberry syrup: Add cranberry juice to medium sauce pan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Allow the juice to reduce by half. Remove from the heat and then add sugar. Stir to dissolve.
For each drink: Add basil leaves and agave nectar to the bottom of a julep cup then muddle gently. Add mezcal and cranberry syrup, add the straw, then top with crushed ice. Drizzle extra 1/4 ounce cranberry syrup on top, garnish with basil leaves, then serve.

Notes

Cranberry syrup can be stored in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Special Equipment

Muddler, julep cup, straw, saucepan

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
234	Calories
0g	Fat
27g	Carbs
0g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 1
Amount per serving
Calories	234
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g	0%
Saturated Fat 0g	0%
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 27g	10%
Dietary Fiber 0g	0%
Total Sugars 26g
Protein 0g
Vitamin C 8mg	41%
Calcium 10mg	1%
Iron 0mg	1%
Potassium 27mg	1%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.