Kentucky Mock Mint Julep Food

MINT JULEP

Steps:

• For syrup, combine the 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 the heat; cool to room temperature. , Line a mesh strainer with a double layer of cheesecloth or a coffee filter. Strain syrup; discard mint. Cover and refrigerate syrup for at least 2 hours or until chilled., For each serving, place ice in a metal julep cup or rocks glass. Pour 1/4 cup mint syrup and bourbon into the glass; stir until mixture is well chilled. Garnish with mint sprig.

KENTUCKY MOCK MINT JULEP

Steps:

• rinse mint and discard stems.
• Mix sugar, water, and juice in medium bowl.
• Stir in mint leaves.
• Let stand 30 minutes.
• Fill large pitcher with ice.
• Strain liquid over ice.
• Add ginger ale and lemon slices.
• Serve in tall glasses with lemon slices to garnish.

MINT JULEP

Steps:

• Make the mint syrup: Bring the sugar and 1 cup water to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat and add the mint sprigs, pressing with a wooden spoon to submerge them. Let cool to room temperature, then remove the mint with a slotted spoon and discard. Refrigerate the syrup until chilled, at least 1 hour. (You will have about 1 1/2 cups syrup; cover and refrigerate up to 2 weeks.)
• Make the drink: Put the mint leaves and 1 ounce of the mint syrup in a small glass or julep cup. Muddle with the handle of a wooden spoon until the leaves start to break apart. Stir in the bourbon. Fill the glass with crushed ice. Garnish with a mint sprig.

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.

KENTUCKY MINT JULEP BROWNIES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350, F.
• Grease bottom of 13x9 inch pan.
• In large bowl, combine brownie mix, water oil and egg.
• Beat 50 strokes by hand.
• Stir in 1/2 c mint chocolate chips and 1/2 c pecans.
• Spread batter in greased pan.
• Bake at 350 for 30-35 minutes or until center is set.
• Drizzle 2-3 T bourbon over hot brownies.
• Cool completely.
• In small bowl, beat all filling ingredients until smooth, adding enough milk for desired spreading consistency.
• Spread over cooled brownies.
• In small saucepan over low heat, melt 1 c mint chocolate chips and 1/4 c margarine, stirring constantly until smooth.
• Remove from heat;
• Stir in 1 t bourbon.
• Cool slightly.
• Carefully spoon glaze over filling.
• Spread to cover.
• Garnish with pecan halves and mint leaves.
• Store in refrigerator.