Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 2 racks of lamb
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh rosemary leaves
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup Maker's Mark Bourbon
  • 1/2 cup mint jelly
  • 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, torn

Method

  • 1.
  • Rub the oil all over the lamb on a shallow roasting pan.
  • Sprinkle with the rosemary and season generously with salt and pepper.
  • Pat the seasonings on to adhere.
  • Let sit while the oven heats.
  • 2.
  • Preheat the oven to 475F.
  • 3.
  • Roast the lamb for 15 minutes.
  • Reduce the oven temperature to 375F and continue roasting the lamb until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the rack, away from the bone, registers 135F for medium-rare, about 13 minutes.
  • Transfer the lamb to a carving board, cover loosely with aluminum foil and let rest for 5 minutes.
  • 4.
  • Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, bring the bourbon to a boil.
  • Boil until reduced by half, then add the jelly and vinegar.
  • Adjust the heat to maintain a simmer and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the vinegar burns off and the jelly is melted.
  • 5.
  • Cut the lamb into chops.
  • Sprinkle the mint leaves on top and serve with the bourbon mint sauce.