Best Mint Julep Sorbet Recipes

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MINT JULEP SORBET



Mint Julep Sorbet image

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Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 cups water
3/4 cup (lightly packed) fresh mint leaves (from about 2 small bunches)
1/2 cup sugar
3 tablespoons bourbon
1 tablespoon crème de menthe
1 teaspoon minced fresh mint leaves
4 fresh mint sprigs

Steps:

  • Combine first 3 ingredients in heavy large sauce pan. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Increase heat and bring to boil. Pour into medium bowl. Refrigerate until cold, about 2 hours.
  • Strain mint syrup through sieve set over bowl, pressing on mint leaves. Discard mint leaves. Mix bourbon, crème de menthe and minced mint leaves into mint syrup. Process sorbet mixture in ice cream maker according to manufacturer's instructions. Transfer sorbet to container; cover and freeze until firm, about 2 hours. (Can be prepared 2 days ahead; keep frozen.)
  • Freeze 4 parfait glasses for 1 hour. Scoop sorbet into frozen glasses. Garnish with mint sprigs; serve immediately.

MINT JULEP SORBET



Mint Julep Sorbet image

This is the traditional version, but I plan on substituting gin for the bourbon for a more uniformly- pale sorbet. From Bon Appetit, 1996.

Provided by skat5762

Categories     Frozen Desserts

Time 5h30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 cups water
3/4 cup lightly packed fresh mint leaves
1/2 cup sugar
3 tablespoons Bourbon
1 tablespoon creme de menthe
1 teaspoon minced fresh mint leaves
fresh mint sprig, for garnish

Steps:

  • Combine first three ingredients in large heavy saucepan, stirring over medium heat until sugar has dissolved.
  • Bring to boil, then pour into a medium bowl.
  • Refrigerate until cold, about 2 hours.
  • Strain mint syrup through sieve set over bowl, pressing down on mint leaves; discard the leaves.
  • Mix bourbon, creme de menthe and minced mint leaves into syrup.
  • Transfer mixture to ice cream maker, and process according to manufacturer’s instructions.
  • Transfer to container and freeze until firm, about 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 97.7, Sodium 2.4, Carbohydrate 18.3, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 17.8, Protein 0.1

MINT JULEP SORBET



Mint Julep Sorbet image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 19m

Yield 2 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups packed fresh mint leaves, plus 2 tablespoons, cut into chiffonade, for garnish
2 cups sugar
2 cups water
Pinch salt
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/4 cup bourbon whiskey

Steps:

  • In a medium pot, put the 1 cup packed mint, sugar, water, salt, lemon juice, and whiskey. Bring to a boil, remove from the heat, and allow to infuse for 2 hours. Strain the mixture and freeze in ice cream maker according to manufacturer's instructions.
  • Scoop out into serving dishes and garnish with mint chiffonade.

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