Orange Mint Julep Food

ORANGE JULEP

Steps:

• Make a simple syrup by combining the sugar and water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat and simmer until the sugar dissolves.
• Remove from the heat and cool completely.
• In a large measuring cup or serving jug, mix together the simple syrup with the orange juice, mint and lime juice.
• Let sit for 5 minutes.
• Fill 4 tall glasses with ice.
• Pour ½ cup of the orange mix into each glass and top with ¼ cup of carbonated water.
• Garnish with orange slices and mint leaves.
• Serve immediately.

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.

MINT JULEP

Steps:

• Place mint leaves, sugar and a splash of water into a silver julep cup or a 12-ounce Tom Collins glass. Muddle the mint, sugar, and water together with the tip of the handle of a wooden spoon. Fill the glass with shaved ice, add the bourbon, and stir until combined. Garnish with a lemon or orange slice, a cherry, and a few sprigs of fresh mint.

MINT JULEP MARTINI

Steps:

• Combine ingredients in a Martini shaker; cover, shake thoroughly until chilled.
• Strain into two chilled martini glasses and serve immediately.