![]() Stir until the sugar is dissolved.įor each drink, fill the cup to the brim with cracked or shaved ice. I start by making a homemade creme de menthe using fresh mint and bourbon. If you are crushing the mint for other purposes, feel free to pound and crush the leaves as much as is required. Do not roughly pound the mint if you are using the mint leaves for a drink. Press it down on the leaves with slight pressure, twisting gently. 2 teaspoons pure mint extract (not peppermint)Ĭombine first three ingredients in a container a little larger than one gallon. The Kentucky Derby is coming up so it is time for my take on the Mint Julep. Place a muddler, pestle or the back of a spoon on top of the mint leaves.Really, Really Quick Mint Julep Recipe for a Crowd Continue at least one more time, topping with ice, then top off with bourbon. Or place a bit of the sugar-mint mixture into the chilled glass.Īdd a layer of crushed ice. of sugar and 1/4 ounce of water.Ĭrush the leaves with a spoon or a muddler and stir until sugar dissolves.įill a chilled tumbler with crushed ice, fill with choice of Bourbon and top with strained sugar-mint mixture. In a bowl, place several fresh mint sprigs (without stems), 1 tsp. Fill your choice of glass with cracked ice add bourbon-sugar mixture, and garnish with mint sprigs. *You might want to make extra of the bourbon-sugar mixture so you don’t run out. Strain the bourbon-sugar mixture into a large pitcher and discard the chopped mint. 1 quart bourbon (Early Times, Jim Beam but Wild Turkey will suffice)Ĭombine sugar, water, chopped mint leaves and bourbon in a glass container and stir until the sugar dissolves*.Line a mesh strainer with a double layer of cheesecloth or a coffee filter. Remove from the heat cool to room temperature. Bring to a boil over medium heat cook until sugar is dissolved, stirring occasionally. 8 fresh mint sprigs finely chopped (Use only the leaves, no stems) Directions For syrup, combine sugar, water and chopped mint in a large saucepan.1 cup water (prefer distilled or bottled).The original mint julep takes 4-6 hours for the bourbon-sugar mixture to sit or you can make the quick or really quick versions that don’t require any wait time for the flavors to blend. If you’re thinking about serving original Mint Juleps at your Kentucky Derby Party, you will need to start them way in advance and whichever recipe you choose, you will need lots and lots and lots of crushed or shaved ice! The official drink of the Kentucky Derby is the Mint Julep. ![]()
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