Creator Images (2)
Community Images (0)
Basil Julep
+ 2 Likes
Made with a product from a current or former Crafted Pour partner. The creator may have received free product or other incentives from the brand.
Submitted on: March 7, 2025
Like basil? Well, then this is something you need to try! Basil and Irish whiskey are surprisingly good friends here. Of course, you can use your favorite whiskey, but this Copper Pot whiskey from @writerstearswhiskey is a great choice. It is absolutely fantastic and smooth on its own but melds beautifully with the basil for a simple and refreshing drink. Be sure to use lots of crushed ice because this drink is best served very cold.
Tools
muddler
Instructions
Garnish
Build
Glass
Estimated strength
Basil
Stir & Strain
Julep Cup
About 26% ABV (estimate)
By Melissa Jones
MixShakeStir
As a home bartender and cocktail enthusiast, I enjoy creating new cocktails and enjoying old classics. With so many different spirits and flavors available, the sky’s the limit with creativity and I love that. I also love to photograph my cocktails and involve my two cats (who are excellent “meowdels”) in the process. I am part of an instagram group called @catsandcocktailsclub where we enjoy a new cocktail each week and snap a photo of it with our kitties. We even created a cocktail book to sha...
Other Recipes by Melissa Jones
View More
Muddle basil and simple syrup in a shaker tin. Add whiskey and give it a little stir. Strain into a glass over lots of crushed ice. Garnish with basil. Sip with a straw. You can also do this all in one glass or a julep cup if you don't mind the basil floating in the drink.
Editor's Note
Writers' Tears Copper Pot Whiskey meets fresh basil, turning the traditional mint julep into an herb‑forward, Irish‑spirit refresher.
Links
Ratings & Comments (0)
Want to add a rating, comment, or photo?Open the app
Tags
ID: 8M89CBN7dKTAEOTk1irt