Orange Mint Julep

• Zest from 1 orange (removed in strips with a vegetable peeler)
• ½ cup sugar
• ½ orange, cut into 4 pieces
• 1 bunch mint

Orange bitters

• 8 ounces bourbon

1. Bring zest, sugar, and ½ cup water to a boil in a small saucepan, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Let cool; cover and chill at least 2 hours. Strain syrup into a small jar or bowl.
2. For each cocktail, muddle 1 piece of orange, a small handful mint sprigs, 1 oz. orange syrup, and a few dashes orange bitters in a double Old Fashioned glass or a julep cup. Add 2 oz. bourbon and stir to combine. Fill glass with crushed ice and garnish with more mint.