Courtesy of Beth Dixon, Pasture restaurant
Strawberry Shrub Julep
Ingredients
1.5 oz. bourbon
1 oz. strawberry shrub
4 leaves spearmint & sprig for garnish
Instructions
Gently muddle 4 leaves of mint and the strawberry shrub in bottom of glass. Fill glass with ice (crushed if you have it!), then pour in the bourbon. Garnish with mint sprig.
Pro-tip: Clap the mint between your hands to release the oils.
Strawberry Shrub
Ingredients
1 cup chopped strawberries
1 cup sugar
1 cup champagne vinegar
Instructions
If you have time to make in advance: Place strawberries and sugar in sealable container, and leave at room temp until the sugar draws out all of the juices from the strawberries. Add the vinegar and put in the fridge for a few days, then strain for use. In a pinch, add the strawberries and sugar to a saucepan and mix until all the sugar is dissolved, then add vinegar and simmer for 5 minutes.
Strain and chill.