Southern Living Classic Mint Julep Food

MINT JULEP

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The mint julep is a drink steeped in rich history. What most don't know is that, before the drink became a signature bourbon cocktail, it was actually made with rum. The South willingly traded tobacco for the spirituous libation, distilled by New England settlers. Rum soon became, in the opinion of many, all too popular. "Demon rum" became the impassioned denunciation from Colonial pulpits. The planter's morning draft, the julep, was made of rum long before corn whiskey made its appearance.Now, the mint julep has cemented its spot as one of the South's signature cocktails, with bourbon replacing rum as the spirit of choice. This beverage is packed full of fresh mint, giving the cocktail a light, refreshing flavor. Be sure to use good bourbon in these stiff Kentucky cocktails- this handy guide will help you select the best bourbon for your mint julep. Serve at your next Derby party, and complement the cocktail's flavors with a decadent Kentucky Bourbon Pie for dessert!

Provided by Southern Living Editors

Time 31m

Yield Makes 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

24 fresh mint leaves
4 teaspoons powdered sugar
12 ounces bourbon
Crushed ice
Fresh mint sprigs, to garnish

Steps:

Place 6 mint leaves in a serving glass. Gently press leaves against glass with back of spoon to release flavors. Add 1 tsp. powdered sugar and 1 tsp. water, stirring gently until sugar is dissolved. Pack glass tightly with crushed ice, filling glass two-thirds full. Pour 2 oz. bourbon over ice; stir briskly. Add additional crushed ice to fill glass. Add 1 oz. bourbon. Place glass in freezer; chill 15 minutes. Repeat procedure with remaining ingredients. Garnish, if desired.

SOUTHERN LIVING CLASSIC MINT JULEP

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Southern Living's recipe for THE drink of the South. So refreshing on a hot day... and the booze helps you forget how hot it is! ;-) The recipe author suggests using the Mint Simple Syrup in the OTHER drink of the South - sweetened iced tea.

Provided by KissKiss

Categories Beverages

Time P1DT20m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3 fresh mint leaves
1 tablespoon mint simple syrup (see recipe below)
crushed ice
2 tablespoons Bourbon (Woodford Reserve Distiller's Select Bourbon recommended)
1 fresh mint sprig
powdered sugar (optional)
1 cup sugar
1 cup water
10 -12 fresh mint sprigs

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

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A mint julep is the perfect respite on a hot day. Vivek and I have gone to the Steeplechase, the Nashville version of the Derby, where we fell in love with this quintessential Southern favorite. I add a dash of chile in the form of jalapeno in honor of all the awesome Southern belles I have met who pack a punch and have a dash of spice to their personalities.

Provided by Maneet Chauhan

Categories beverage

Time 5m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

10 fresh mint leaves plus 1 fresh mint sprig
2 ounces bourbon, such as Bulleit
1 ounce maple syrup
1/2 ounce store-bought jalapeno syrup, such as Fire Syrup
Splash of lemon-lime soda
2 to 3 slices jalapeno

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 MINT JULEP

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A true southern tradition. So smooth and mellow. Wonderful for a hot summer's day, swinging slowly on a porch swing ; )

Provided by Bev I Am

Categories Beverages

Time 2m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 sprigs of fresh mint
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup ice, crushed
1 1/2 ounces Bourbon
1 sprig of fresh mint

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.

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