Ginger Sweet Tea Juleps Food

MOCK MINT JULEP

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the water, sugar, lemon juice and mint. Let stand for at least 45 minutes. , Strain and discard mint. Place ice cubes in two 2-qt. pitchers; add half of the lemon mixture and ginger ale to each. Garnish with lemon and mint if desired.

GINGER MINT JULEP

Steps:

• For mint syrup, place sugar, water and chopped mint in a large saucepan; bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook until sugar is dissolved, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; cool completely., Strain syrup through a fine mesh strainer; discard mint. Refrigerate, covered, until cold, at least 2 hours., For each serving, place ice in a mint julep cup or rocks glass. Add bourbon, lime juice and 1/4 cup mint syrup; stir until mixture is cold. Top with beer.

JULEP SWEET TEA

Steps:

• Bring 6 cups water to a boil. Once at a boil, remove the pan from the heat and add 1 cup sugar and 6 tea bags and allow to steep.
• Per serving, fill each glass with store-bought crushed ice to the top and stuff with mint sprigs. Pour a shot of bourbon, fill glass with tea and serve.

GINGER TEA

Steps:

• Add ginger slices, grated ginger, and brown sugar to 4 to 5 cups water and bring to a boil in a saucepan for approximately 20 minutes. Strain and serve immediately.