Blood Orange Mint Julep

8 oz Cask & Crew Rye Whiskey Blend
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup water
zest of blood orange
blood orange bitters
handful fresh mint
1 blood orange cut into slices
ice

DIRECTIONS:

In a saucepan, add sugar, water, and orange zest. Bring to a slight simmer, consistently stirring until the sugar has dissolved. Remove from heat and let it cool.

Muddle mint and orange slices in the bottom of two glasses. Add ice, whiskey, bitters, and simple syrup. Stir to combine.