Japanese "Julep"
Serves 1.
Note: Shiso leaves are available at Asian grocery store. It is called tía tiô in Vietnamese stores. Mint can be substituted. From Amelia Rayno.
• 1 1/2 c. crushed ice, divided
• 5 shiso leaves or fresh mint (see Note)
• 2 oz. (1/4 c.) Japanese whiskey
• 4 1/2 tsp. pickled plum simple syrup (see recipe)
• Splash of water
Directions
Pile a cup of the crushed ice in a traditional mint julep silver cup with a straw. Arrange 4 shiso leaves on 1 side.
Place the fifth leaf between your palms, clap (to open up the fragrant oils) and add to a shaker with the remainder of the crushed ice, the whiskey, splash of water and the simple syrup. Shake hard and pour over the crushed ice.
Nutrition information per serving:
Calories215Fat0 gSodium65 mg
Carbohydrates22 gSaturated fat0 gTotal sugars22 g
Protein0 gCholesterol0 mgDietary fiber0 g
Exchanges per serving: None.
Pickled Plum Simple Syrup
Makes 1 cup.
Note: Find pickled plums at Asian grocery stores. From Amelia Rayno.
• 1 c. water
• 1 c. sugar
• About 6 pickled plums, plus 1/2 c. of liquid from the jar (see Note)
Directions
Heat the sugar and water in a small saucepan on the stovetop until the sugar dissolves. Add the plums and 1/2 cup plum juice and allow to come just to a boil. Allow to cool completely.
Nutrition information per 1/8 cup (1 oz.) serving:
Calories110Fat0 gSodium70 mg
Carbohydrates29 gSaturated fat0 gTotal sugars29 g
Protein0 gCholesterol0 mgDietary fiber0 g
Exchanges per serving: 2 carb.
Rosemary-Campari "Julep"
Serves 1.
Note: To make simple syrup, heat equal parts sugar and water until sugar has dissolved. Cool completely before using. From Amelia Rayno.
• 1 1/2 c. crushed ice, divided
• 2 oz. (1/4 c.) rye whiskey
• Splash of water
• 1/4 oz. (1 1/2 tsp.) Campari
•1/2 oz. (1 tbsp.) simple syrup (see Note)
• 2 sprigs of fresh rosemary
Directions
Pile 1 cup of crushed ice in a traditional mint julep silver cup with a straw. Arrange 1 rosemary sprig on the side. Place the other in a shaker with the remainder of the crushed ice, the whiskey, splash of water, Campari and simple syrup. Shake hard and pour over the crushed ice.
Nutrition information per serving:
Calories180Fat0 gSodium1 mg
Carbohydrates11 gSaturated fat0 gTotal sugars10 g
Protein0 gCholesterol0 mgDietary fiber0 g
Exchanges per serving: None.