Frozen Lemon Mint Juleps Food

FROZEN MINT JULEP

Steps:

• Place mint leaves, bourbon, simple syrup and lemon juice into a blender and pulse for just a second or two.
• Add 3/4 cup of crushed ice and blend until slushy.
• Pour into a chilled, large old-fashioned glass or large goblet and garnish with mint sprig.

FROZEN MINT JULEP

Steps:

• Combine the sugar and water in a small saucepan and simmer until the sugar dissolves. Remove from the heat and add the mint leaves. Allow to steep until cooled. Once cooled, strain out the leaves.
• Combine half of the mint syrup, 4 cups ice, and 1 cup bourbon in a blender. Blend until smooth. Pour into a pitcher. Repeat with the remaining ingredients. Rub the rims of julep cups, if available, or wide-mouthed, long-stemmed glasses with orange slices and dip the rims in sugar, then fill with the frozen mint juleps. Garnish each with an orange slice and mint sprig and serve immediately.

FROZEN LEMONADE JULEP

Steps:

• In a small saucepan over medium heat, add the honey, lemon juice and water and stir to dissolve. Bring to a simmer and remove from the heat. Set aside to cool slightly (or put it into a shallow pan), then cool completely in the freezer, 30 minutes to 1 hour (but you can leave it longer because it's ok if it freezes).
• When the syrup is cold, add 1 cup to a blender with 12 ounces (1 1/2 cups) Bourbon and 1 bunch mint. Add 2 to 4 cups of ice, depending on how strong and thick you want the slushies. Blend until the mixture is thick and frozen like a smoothie.
• Divide among 8 small glasses (or 4 tall) and garnish with lemon slices and a sprig of mint. Repeat the process in 3 more batches with remaining ingredients.

FROZEN DERBY MINT JULEPS

Steps:

• Pour bourbon, lemon juice, simple syrup, and mint leaves into a blender; blend on high until combined. Add ice; blend until juleps have a slushy consistency. Divide among serving glasses.