MINT JULEP SAUCE

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The classic English mint sauce meets the American South in this sauce perfect for lamb, fish, and vegetables.

Provided by Challena

Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons minced shallot
1 ½ cups white balsamic vinegar
1 cup water
3 tablespoons bourbon whiskey
2 cups chopped fresh mint leaves
¼ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon bourbon whiskey

Steps:

Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat; cook the shallot in the melted butter until softened, about 5 minutes. Pour the vinegar, water, and 3 tablespoons of the bourbon into the saucepan; stir the mint and sugar into the liquid until the sugar is dissolved. Increase the heat to high and bring to a boil; immediately remove from heat and allow the mixture to steep for about 15 minutes. Strain through a fine mesh strainer. Stir 1 tablespoon bourbon into the sauce to finish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 50.7 calories, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 3.8 mg, Fat 1.5 g, Protein 0.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 16.7 mg, Sugar 6.5 g