It may have derived from an Arabic concoction that used rose petals and had a similar sounding name, though it wasn't until 1803 that it was described in print in America. Som
It may have derived from an Arabic concoction that used rose petals and had a similar sounding name, though it wasn't until 1803 that it was described in print in America. Some recipes call for a bit of grated nutmeg on top, while another mixes in orange juice. Recently Early Times has come out with a pre-mixed version. Perhaps the most important step involves using a wooden mallet to crush the ice and using the ice to fill the traditional silver cup completely. Then one adds simple syrup and three ounces of a liquor such as Woodford Reserve or Maker's Mark.  FTP, identify this drink, a mix of bourbon and the green fragrant leaves of its namesake plant.
It may have derived from an Arabic concoction that used rose petals and had a similar sounding name, though it wasn't until 1803 that it was described in print in America.
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