1 1/2 oz. bourbon
3/4 oz. brown sugar syrup (see below)
1 tsp. peppermint tea
hot water
Glass: Irish coffee or brandy snifter
Tools: tea infuser, spoon
Garnish: mint sprig

Warm a glass with hot water. Pour hot water out of glass. Brew tea in 5 oz. of fresh boiling water for 4 minutes. Remove infuser. Add bourbon and brown sugar syrup; stir to combine. Garnish.

To make brown sugar syrup, combine equal parts dark brown sugar and boiling water, and allow to cool.

Lara Creasey, Shaun’s, Atlanta

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