Pegasus

D&D 2024 recipe: Pegasus. Source: Puncheons and Flagons. recipe type The Gilded Horseshoe, serves 2, diet Vegetarian Ingredients 4 slices fresh peach (see Cook's Note) 12 fresh mint leaves, plus 2 sprigs for garnish 1 ounce fresh lemon juice 4 ounces bourbon Roughly cracked or small ice cubes Crushed ice 2 dashes bitters Instructions To make the ginger syrup: In a small saucepan, bring the ginger, sugar, and water to a boil over medium-high heat. Lower the heat and bring the mixture to a simmer. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Turn off the heat and steep for 30 minutes. Let the syrup fully cool before using. Store any remaining ginger syrup in an airtight jar in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. In a mixing glass, muddle the peaches, mint leaves, and lemon juice until the peaches are well broken down. Add 1 ounce of ginger syrup and the bourbon and fill halfway with ice. Using a long-handled spoon, stir until well chilled, about 30 seconds. Completely fill two highball glasses with crushed ice. Strain and divide the mixture evenly between the two glasses. Top with a dash of bitters and garnish with a mint sprig. Serve at once.