Mint Julep

The official drink of the Kentucky Derby. Hemingway once wrote that the best way to make a Julep is to rise early, gather fresh mint, throw it away - and pour whiskey instead. We prefer our technique. Taking inspiration from the word's Persian roots meaning rosewater, we infuse an alpine flower liqueur with rose hips in a sous-vide environment, marry bourbon with mint, and sweeten it with Okinawa black sugar. Poured over crushed ice and crowned with a generous sprig of mint, it's our ode to tradition with a wink. -