Best Mint Julep Punch Recipes

MINT JULEP PUNCH

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Especially suitable for a Kentucky Derby party, but good any time. Preparation time does not include chilling time. Makes 5 1/2 quarts; number of servings assumes 5 oz punch cups.

Provided by echo echo

Categories Punch Beverage

Time 10m

Yield 32 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 (10 ounce) jar mint jelly
2 cups water
1 liter Bourbon
1 (46 ounce) can unsweetened pineapple juice
1/2 cup lime juice
2 cups water
ice cube
2 (28 ounce) bottles 7-Up soda, chilled
lime slice (optional)
fresh mint leaves (optional)

Steps:

Combine the jelly and 2 cups water in a saucepan and heat, stirring, over low heat until the jelly melts.
Let cool.
Add the bourbon, juices and 2 cups water and chill in the refrigerator.
To serve, pour the juice mixture over ice in a punch bowl.
Slowly pour in 7-Up, stirring gently.
Garnish with lime slices and fresh mint leaves, if desired.

MOCK MINT JULEP

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Here's an alcohol-free spin on this time-honored, Southern beverage. Fresh mint, tangy lemom and ginger ale fizz make for pleasant sipping. -Annette Grahl Midway, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 13 servings (about 3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 cups cold water
1-1/2 cups sugar
3/4 cup lemon juice
6 mint sprigs
5 cups ice cubes
2-1/2 cups ginger ale, chilled
Lemon slices and additional mint, optional

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the water, sugar, lemon juice and mint. Let stand for at least 45 minutes. , Strain and discard mint. Place ice cubes in two 2-qt. pitchers; add half of the lemon mixture and ginger ale to each. Garnish with lemon and mint if desired.

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MINT JULEP PARTY PITCHER

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Provided by Damaris Phillips

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 mint juleps

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

2 cups sugar
4 bunches mint, ends trimmed
2 1/2 cups bourbon
Crushed ice

Steps:

Combine the sugar and 2 cups water in a saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Remove from the heat and submerge 3 bunches of mint. Let stand at least 1 hour, or preferably overnight. Strain.
Stir together the mint simple syrup (you should have 2 1/2 cups) and bourbon in a pitcher. Add a couple of sprigs of mint for garnish. Refrigerate until ready to serve, up to 8 hours.
Pack 8 mint julep cups with crushed ice. Pour 4 ounces of the mint julep mixture into each; garnish with a mint sprig and serve with a straw. When the outside of the cup has frosted over, you are ready to enjoy.

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