Best Southern Mint Julep Recipes

SOUTHERN BELLE MINT JULEP-KISSED SHORTBREAD COOKIES RECIPE - (4.5/5)

Steps:

• Using wire whisk, stir together the flour, cornstarch, powdered sugar, mint and salt in large bowl; set aside. In mixer on medium speed, add cream cheese, butter, bourbon and vanilla in a large bowl, beating until well blended. Gradually add flour mixture to cream cheese mixture and beat until it forms a dough. Dough will be somewhat soft so cover and chill in freezer about 15 minutes. Preheat oven to 325°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper. On lightly floured surface, roll half of dough at a time to less than 1/4-inch thickness. Cut into rounds using 1 1/2 to 2-inch cookie cutter. Place on baking sheets about 2-inches apart. Bake 8-10 minutes or until just lightly browned on bottom. DO NOT OVERBAKE. Cool cookies in pan on wire rack. When cool, remove from pans and place on platter, garnishing with extra mint or store cookies until ready to serve.

SOUTHERN LIVING CLASSIC MINT JULEP

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

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.

SOUTHERN PEACH MINT JULEP

Steps:

• Divide the mint leaves and peach slices between two Collins glasses and muddle them together. Fill each glass with ice, 1 ounce of the vodka, 1/2 ounce of the bourbon and 3 ounces of the club soda. Stir until cold.

SOUTHERN MINT JULEP

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.

HENRY CLAY'S SOUTHERN MINT JULEP

Steps:

• In a tall crystal tumbler, gently bruise the 12 mint leaves, and muddle with sugar and a dash of bourbon.
• Fill the glass halfway with cracked ice, and agitate with a spoon.
• Pack the rest of the glass with ice and fill with the rest of the bourbon and equal parts fresh water and carbonated water.
• Garnish with mint sprig. Twist a lemon zest over the leaves, and dust with powdered sugar. Serve with two short straws.

SOUTHERN ADDICTION MINT JULEP

Steps:

• Muddle simple syrup and mint leaves together in a large glass; add ice. Pour in peach-flavored bourbon liqueur, peach schnapps, club soda, and sweet tea. Stir well.