Jalisco Julep

The julep recast in agave country.

2 oz Dano's Dangerous Añejo Tequila

1/2 oz mint syrup

8-10 fresh mint leaves

Gently press mint leaves against the inside of a julep cup.

Add tequila and mint syrup. Pack with crushed ice.

Churn with a bar spoon until the cup is frosted. Top with more crushed ice.

Julep cup, mint sprig

HECHO EN JALISCO, MEXICO -

Blanco

The agave undisguised.

The agave with nine months on it.

The agave with eighteen on it.

Lime peel. Orange peel. Both real.

The end of the meal, in a glass.

The basement, in a bottle.