Kentucky vs. Morocco Cocktail | Saveur

Kentucky vs. Morocco Cocktail | Saveur

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A fruit-infused bourbon and Moroccan-spiced simple syrup give this riff on the traditional mint julep a serious spice-bazaar kick.

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Ingredients

  • 26 oz. bourbon
  • 1 cup currants
  • <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>2</sub> cup golden raisins
  • 4 cups sugar
  • <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>2</sub> tsp. ground coriander
  • <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>2</sub> tsp. ground ginger
  • <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>2</sub> tsp. cinnamon
  • <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>2</sub> tsp. whole black peppercorns
  • 3 whole cloves
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
  • 5 mint leaves, plus 1 sprig for garnish
  • 1 <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>2</sub> oz. fruit-infused bourbon
  • 1 oz. fresh lime juice
  • <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>2</sub> oz. Moroccan-spiced simple syrup
  • Crushed ice

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