Just the word Julep makes us at FOUR pine for summer. Perhaps its name – reminiscent to that of a particularly lovely spring time flower – is what gets us in the mood for warmer climes and less clothing, or maybe it’s this minted smash cocktail’s citrusy flavours – spiked with pomegranate and honey – which makes us want to break out the scanty tees and stash away our winter scarves for a colder day. Recipe courtesy of Alexander & James
Glass | Highball
Garnish | Mint and grapefuit twist
Ingredients
50ml Ketel One vodka
25ml Freshly pressed pink grapefruit juice
15ml Freshly pressed lime juice
8 fresh mint leaves
10ml pomegranate syrup
10ml honey thinned with water
Method
Stir in the honey with all ingredients, then add the ice. Shake and strain over crushed ice in a highball glass. Garnish with a big sprig of mint and a grapefruit twist.