J. Henry Farmer’s Cocktail
j. henry farmer’s cocktail
2 oz. J. Henry & Sons Bourbon
.5 oz mint simple syrup*
4 oz. lemonade
garnish with a mint sprig
Fill a rocks or collins glass with ice.
Pour ingredients into a mixing glass and stir.
Pour over the ice filled glass and garnish with a mint sprig (slap the mint before you place it in the glass to release the oils).
Reward yourself!
Make a Batch so you can just relax and enjoy pouring refills from a pitcher!
1 bottle of J. Henry & Sons Small Batch Bourbon
1 c. mint simple syrup
4 liters of fresh lemonade
1 bunch mint for garnish
Make in a large pitcher or bucket, stir and then pour into a pitcher for serving, gently stir before pouring makes about 15 cocktails - depending on your pours.
*Mint Simple Syrup (simple syrup is 1:1 ratio of granulated sugar to water)
5-6 stems of mint leaves
3 c sugar
3 c water
In a sauce pan heat until sugar dissolved, while still hot on the stove, add a large bunch 5-6 stems of mint leaves (peppermint or spearmint works).
Stir the leaves into the sugar solution until they are coated and soaking in the pan for at least 15 - 20 minutes.
Strain the leaves out of the syrup and pour into a glass bottle or jar, refrigerate until used.