Thai Basil Juelp
Ingredients
For the syrup
- 2 lemongrass stalks
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup sugar
For the cocktail
- 2 oz Kentucky bourbon
- 5 large Thai basil leaves
- 2 tbsp lemongrass syrup
- 1 tbsp cold water
- crushed ice
- additional Thai basil for garnish
Instructions
- For the syrup, chop lemongrass into small 1 inch pieces. In a small pot, bring water, sugar, and chopped lemongrass to a boil and let simmer for about 20 minutes until mixture becomes a thick syrup.
- In a highball glass, muddle Thai basil leaves in cold water and lemongrass syrup. Stir in bourbon.
- Add crushed ice and garnish with Thai basil sprigs.
