Derby Drinks: Bitter Orange Julep

Bitter Orange Julep

 

Created by Ben Jones, Rhum Clement

 2 ½ oz. Clément V.S.O.P. Rum 

1 oz. Clément Créole  Shrubb 

¾ oz. Dry Sack Especial 15 year old Oloroso Sherry 

½ oz. fresh lemon juice 

5 dashes of vanilla extract   

3 dashes of Fee's West Indian Orange Bitters

1 teaspoon of orange marmalade

 One large orange wheel cut in half

6-8 mint leaves

  

Muddle one large orange wheel cut in ½ with 5 dashes of vanilla extract and ¾ oz. of Dry Sack 15 Year Old Oloroso. Add 1 oz. of Clément Créole Shrubb, 2 ½ oz. of Clément V.S.O.P., ½ oz. of fresh lemon juice, 1 teaspoon of orange marmalade, 3 dashes of Fee's West Indian Orange Bitters and 6- 8 large mint leaves to the mixing glass along with several large ice cubes. Shake vigorously for a minimum 15 to 20 seconds and strain into a Julep Cup filled with fresh crushed ice.  Garnish with mint and orange peel.