Sage Julep

• 36 fresh sage leaves, 30 torn in half ( 1/2 cup), 6 left whole for garnish
• 5 Meyer lemons or regular lemons, 3 quartered, 2 sliced for garnish
• 6 Tbs. light brown sugar
• 12 oz. bourbon or unsweetened iced tea
• 6 oz. seltzer water ( 3/4 cup)

1. Chill 6 tumblers in freezer.
2. Make each drink individually by placing 10 sage leaf halves, 2 lemon quarters, and 1 Tbs.
3. brown sugar in shaker.
4. Mash together with muddler or back of spoon 30 seconds, or until aromatic.
5. Add 4 ice cubes, and top with 2 oz.
6. bourbon and 1 oz.
7. seltzer.
8. Shake well.
9. Fill chilled tumbler with crushed ice.
10. Strain julep mixture from shaker over ice, and garnish with Meyer lemon slice and sage leaf.

sage, lemons, light brown sugar, bourbon, seltzer water

Taken from www.vegetariantimes.com/recipe/sage-julep/ (may not work)