This thread reminds me it is time to make some smoke simple syrup for smoke mint Julep.
Smoked simple syrup
Ingredients:
o 2 cups granulated sugar
o 2 cups water
FLAVOR INFUSERS
o orange, lemon or lime rind
o mint
o basil, rosemary, sage
o jalapeno slices
o sliced ginger
Directions:
1. Heat smoker to 180F degrees.
2. Pour sugar and water into a 13 x 9 pan. Stir. Smoke for 2 hours, stirring occasionally to ensure sugar is dissolved.
3. Place your selected flavor infusers into mason jars. The more you add, the stronger the flavor will be. Pour the smoked syrup on top. Cover. Let steep for at least 30 minutes.
4. Refrigerate leftover syrup. To stop the flavor from intensifying, strain out the flavor infusers.
smoke mint Julep
o ice
o 2 tbsp smoked mint simple syrup or whatever flavor you made
o ½ cup bourbon.
Or
smoke mojito
o 2 tbsp smoked mint simple syrup
o 2 tbsp lime juice
o 1/4 cup rum
o ice
o 2 tbsp club soda
You can just taste the campfire.