American Pharoah Brandy Cocktail

• 1 3/4 ozbrandy
• 1/4 ozLustau East India Sherry
• 1/4 ozstrawberry syrup
• 6mint sprigs

Preparation

1. 1.

   Muddle the mint with the strawberry syrup in a chilled julep cup, then add the remaining ingredients and fill with crushed ice. Swizzle until the cup frosts over, then top with crushed ice. Garnish.

2. 2.

   Strawberry SyrupMake a 1:1 simple syrup (16 oz. of granulated sugar and 16 oz. of water). Combine 16 oz. of washed and de-stemmed fresh strawberries with 16 oz. of the simple syrup in an immersion blender. Bottle and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.