Peach julep

Syrup
Ginger, peeled, thinly sliced	1-inch piece
Cardamom pod, cracked	1
Sugar	¼ cup
Mixology
Peaches, ripe, peeled, sliced	2
Mint	8 sprigs +
Bourbon	8 ounces
Lemon juice, fresh	4 ounces
Ginger beer	12 ounces

1. Bring the ginger cardamom, sugar, and ¼ cup of water to a boil in a small saucepan, stirring to dissolve the sugar. 
2. Let cool, and then strain into a jar; cover and chill. 
3. For each cocktail, muddle ¼ of the peach slices and two mint sprigs in a julep cup or double Old Fashion glass. 
4. Add 2 ounces of bourbon, 1 ounce of lemon juice, and ½ ounce of ginger syrup. 
5. Fill the glass with crushed ice, and add 2 to 3 ounces of ginger beer. 
6. Garnish with a mint sprig. 

Recipe from Bon Appétit, August 2013.