burnt orange julep cocktail
INGREDIENTS
1 orange
As Needed brown sugar
3/4 Ounce agave
1 Bunch mint
2 Ounce bourbon
2 Dash Angostura orange bitters
PREPARATION
Steps
1
When ready to cook, set Z Grill temperature to 500℉ and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.
2
Candied oranges: Slice orange into wheels and fully coat in brown sugar.
3
Place directly on the grill grate and cook 15 minutes each side until grill marks develop. Remove wheels from grill, set aside and cool. Reserve 2 wheels for garnish.
4
To make the burnt orange agave: Reduce the grill temperature to 200°F. In a small pan, combine the candied oranges in a thinned out agave syrup (25% water added to agave syrup) and place directly on the grill grate. Cook 30-45 minutes or to taste. 1 orange slice per ounce of syrup made.
5
To mix the cocktail: Add burnt orange agave and 5-6 mint leaves into a mixing tin. Muddle ingredients to release oils of mint.
6
Add bourbon, bitters, crushed ice and shake lightly. Pour all contents into glass or copper mug and add more crushed ice.
7
Garnish with candied orange wheel and mint. Enjoy!