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Eli Mason can't be the only fella that likes a little dimension to his cocktails. Sometimes you need more than just the basic sweet or sour flavors in a cocktail. That where bitter comes in. It's one of the most common flavor elements in classic cocktails and adds unbelievable dimension and complexity to bourbon, whiskey and gin drinks. For this cocktail, we're bringing in some bitter with Fernet Branca.

Simply called "Fernet" and pronounced fur-NET by your local hipster, it's a complex aperitif bitter with ingredients ranging from cinnamon and chamomile to myrrh and bitter orange. Its formula is one of the world's best kept secrets. So tightly kept, in fact, that since its origin, even those who collect the spices do not know the exact quantities needed. Regardless of the secret, the taste is pungent and intense with a minty finish. When paired with our Mint Julep Cocktail Mixer, the flavors of Fernet and bourbon are not only enhanced, but also melded, thanks in part to the addition of the gomme syrup and fresh mint in our Mint Julep mixer.

Fill an old fashioned glass with ice and water to chill. Meanwhile, add a three whole ice cubes and a couple cracked cubes to a cocktail mixing glass. The extra surface area of the cracked ice will further mellow the flavors of the drink. Add all ingredients except the fresh mint to the mixing glass and stir seconds to chill. Discard ice and water from old fashioned glass, add one large cube and strain cocktail into glass. Garnish with fresh mint and serve.

It's a bird! It's a cocktail! Technically it's a mocktail , but a light splash of gin would go well in this long-legged cooler. Did you know the flamingo gets its color from the carotenoid pigments in the critters it eats? As always, fresh-squeezed juices will make a huge difference in the quality of the finished product.

Try it with Meyer lemon. Combine the first four ingredients over ice and shake. Strain into a highball glass with plenty of ice and top with club soda. If we had known how versatile our Mint Julep Cocktail Mixer was from the beginning, we might have named it something less specific.

Sure it makes a mean Mint Julep, but Nashville barkeeps and foodies continue to find additional uses for this premium mixer, from mojitos to mules and even some fine non-alcoholic beverages. When it's cold out, there's nothing like a rich hot chocolate to warm your belly and induce feelings of goodwill toward your fellow man. And if you happen to tip an ounce or two dark rum in there This recipe is ideal with rich Dutch cocoa powder, though any premium cocoa will create a winner.

The salt is optional but give it a try at least once. And use whole milk, forpetesake. We only go around once.

Warm the milk. Whisk in the cocoa powder and salt. Stir in the Mint Julep mixer and serve with marshmallows. This recipe is easily doubled. You see, we do all the work. Our Mint Julep Cocktail Mixer is made with fresh mint, cane sugar and a touch of organic gum arabic for a silky mouthfeel. While you're welcome to get all traditional with an old-school julep cup, this will still taste just as good in any ol' glass you've got on hand. A couple little tricks we like are to slightly bruise the fresh mint by clapping it your hand before placing it in the glass.

Then trim your straw so it is just short enough to place your nose right above the mint while sipping. It's nothing short of magical. Place fresh mint so the top sticks out of the glass and pack with crushed ice to hold it in place.

Combine your bourbon and Mint Julep Cocktail mixer and pour into the glass. Add the straw and you're ready for a day at the races! Maybe it's a Southern thing. Maybe we have a sweet tooth.

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