Recipes.....Mint Julep Pinterest Drink
A sweet blend of Kentucky bourbon and fresh mint, The Mint Julep is a traditional Southern cocktail and the official drink of the Kentucky Derby for more than 100 years.
Yield: 1 serving
Category: Drinks
Ingredients
8 to 10 fresh mint leaves
1 ounce mint syrup (see instructions below)
Crushed ice
3 ounces bourbon
1 ounce soda water (optional)
Fresh mint sprig for garnish
Instructions
Place mint leaves and syrup in a chilled julep cup, and muddle. Pack the cup tightly with crushed ice, add the bourbon, top with soda water and garnish with a mint sprig.
How To Make Mint Syrup:
Place 1-1/2 cups sugar and 1-1/2 cups water in a small saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil and stir until the sugar is completely dissolved, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat, add about 15 fresh mint sprigs, and allow to cool completely. Cover and refrigerate for 24 hours, then strain the syrup and discard the solids.
Makes about 1-3/4 cups
Yield: 1 serving
Category: Drinks
Ingredients
8 to 10 fresh mint leaves
1 ounce mint syrup (see instructions below)
Crushed ice
3 ounces bourbon
1 ounce soda water (optional)
Fresh mint sprig for garnish
Instructions
Place mint leaves and syrup in a chilled julep cup, and muddle. Pack the cup tightly with crushed ice, add the bourbon, top with soda water and garnish with a mint sprig.
How To Make Mint Syrup:
Place 1-1/2 cups sugar and 1-1/2 cups water in a small saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil and stir until the sugar is completely dissolved, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat, add about 15 fresh mint sprigs, and allow to cool completely. Cover and refrigerate for 24 hours, then strain the syrup and discard the solids.
Makes about 1-3/4 cups
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