Best Mint Julep Ice Cream Recipes

Mint Julep Ice Cream image

Yield makes about 2 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups heavy cream
4 cups half-and-half
1/2 bunch mint sprigs (about 2 ounces)
9 egg yolks
2 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup bourbon

Steps:

Heat the heavy cream, 1 cup of the half-and-half, and the mint in a 2-quart saucepan over medium heat until it is just on the verge of boiling. Turn off the heat, cover, and let it steep for about 30 minutes. Strain the cream into a small bowl. In a large bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and sugar until the mixture is pale yellow. Slowly whisk the cream into the egg mixture and return it to the same saucepan. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring, until the custard has thickened enough to coat a wooden spoon.
Strain the custard into a bowl and cool in an ice bath, then add the remaining 3 cups of half-and-half and the bourbon.
Freeze in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Emeril's Mint Julep image

Provided by Emeril Lagasse

Categories beverage

Time 5m

Yield 1 drink

Number Of Ingredients 5

Steps:

In a tall glass, add the mint and simple syrup. With the handle of a spoon, crush and mash the leaves to extract the flavors. Fill the glass with the crushed ice and pour in the bourbon. Using a tea spoon, jiggle the contents to mix and chill. Garnish with fresh mint sprigs.