Best Southern Addiction Mint Julep Recipes

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SOUTHERN MINT JULEP



Southern Mint Julep image

A true southern tradition. So smooth and mellow. Wonderful for a hot summer's day, swinging slowly on a porch swing ; )

Provided by Bev I Am

Categories     Beverages

Time 2m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 sprigs of fresh mint
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup ice, crushed
1 1/2 ounces Bourbon
1 sprig of fresh mint

Steps:

  • Place mint in blender; add water and sugar.
  • Blend until leaves disappear, add ice and bourbon; blend a few seconds.
  • Pour into frosted glass or julep cup which has been filled with finely chopped ice.
  • Stir and decorate with a sprig of mint.
  • Serves 1.
  • Note: Serve with a short straw that is no taller than the mint, so one enjoys the aroma as well as the taste.

SOUTHERN LIVING CLASSIC MINT JULEP



Southern Living Classic Mint Julep image

Southern Living's recipe for THE drink of the South. So refreshing on a hot day... and the booze helps you forget how hot it is! ;-) The recipe author suggests using the Mint Simple Syrup in the OTHER drink of the South - sweetened iced tea.

Provided by KissKiss

Categories     Beverages

Time P1DT20m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 fresh mint leaves
1 tablespoon mint simple syrup (see recipe below)
crushed ice
2 tablespoons Bourbon (Woodford Reserve Distiller's Select Bourbon recommended)
1 fresh mint sprig
powdered sugar (optional)
1 cup sugar
1 cup water
10 -12 fresh mint sprigs

Steps:

  • To make the Mint Simple Syrup, bring the sugar and water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Boil, stirring often, for 5 minutes or until sugar dissolves.
  • Remove from heat, add mint, and let cool completely.
  • Pour syrup into a glass jar, then cover and chill 24 hours. Remove the mint and discard.
  • To make the drink, place mint leaves and Mint Simple Syrup in a chilled julep cup. Gently press the leaves against the cup with the back of a spoon to release flavors.
  • Pack the cup tightly with crushed ice and pour the bourbon over ice. Insert a 4-inch cocktail straw, place mint sprig directly next to straw, and sprinkle with powdered sugar, if desired.
  • Serve immediately.

SOUTHERN BELLE MINT JULEP



Southern Belle Mint Julep image

A mint julep is the perfect respite on a hot day. Vivek and I have gone to the Steeplechase, the Nashville version of the Derby, where we fell in love with this quintessential Southern favorite. I add a dash of chile in the form of jalapeno in honor of all the awesome Southern belles I have met who pack a punch and have a dash of spice to their personalities.

Provided by Maneet Chauhan

Categories     beverage

Time 5m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 6

10 fresh mint leaves plus 1 fresh mint sprig
2 ounces bourbon, such as Bulleit
1 ounce maple syrup
1/2 ounce store-bought jalapeno syrup, such as Fire Syrup
Splash of lemon-lime soda
2 to 3 slices jalapeno

Steps:

  • Muddle the mint leaves with the bourbon, maple syrup and jalapeno syrup in a tall pint glass or cocktail shaker.
  • Fill a mint julep glass with crushed ice. Top the glass or shaker with a cocktail strainer, then pour the bourbon mixture over the ice and top with the lemon-lime soda. Slap the mint sprig to release the oils and add it. Add the jalapeno slices directly to the ice and serve.

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