Yield: almost 2 quartsTime: 2 hours Ingredients 15 whole cloves 20 black peppercorns 3 sticks of cinnamon 20 whole cardamon pods (split pods first) 8 ginger slices (unpeeled) 1/2 teaspoon of black tea, or one small bag 2 quarts water milk of choice honey to taste Directions Add cloves, peppercorns, cinnamon, cardamon, ginger, and black […]
Drinks
Classic Mint Julep
Yield: makes 1 drink Time: 5 minutes Ingredients 1/2 cup shaved ice 2 1/2 ounce your favorite Kentucky bourbon 1/2 ounce Simple Syrup or Mint Infused Simple Syrup fresh mint for garnish Directions Place mint and simple syrup in julep cup or 8- to 10-ounce old-fashioned glass and gently crush leaves with a wooden muddler. […]
Mint Infused Simple Syrup
Yield: 1 cup Time: Ingredients 1 cup water 2 cups granulated sugar, preferably cane fresh mint Directions Boil the water. Add the sugar, reduce heat and stir until completely dissolved. When the mixture turns a pale straw color, turn off heat and immerse 3-4 stalks of fresh mint in the syrup. When liquid cools, strain […]