Mint Juleps
Savor this citrusy alcoholic beverage recipe on a hot summer afternoon. Serve it chilled with a garnish of mint and orange slices.
Ingredients
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2 cups lightly packed fresh mint
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2 cups water
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1 cup sugar
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1 cup orange juice
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1-1/2 cups bourbon
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1 cup orange juice
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Granulated sugar
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Crushed Ice
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Fresh Mint Sprigs
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Halved orange slices
Directions
1.
Place mint leaves in a medium bowl; set aside. In a medium saucepan combine the water and 1 cup sugar. Bring to boiling, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat; pour over mint leaves. Stir in orange juice.
2.
Cover and let stand at room temperature for 1 hour. Strain mixture through a mesh strainer. Stir in bourbon. Cover and chill up to 24 hours.
3.
Place granulated sugar in a shallow dish; wet the edge of 8 glasses and dip into sugar to coat. Add crushed ice to glasses. Divide bourbon mixture among glasses (about 2/3 cup per glass). Garnish with mint and orange slices. Makes 8, 5-ounces servings.
Nutrition information
Calories 228, Total Fat 0 g, Saturated Fat 0 g, Monounsaturated Fat 0 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 10 mg, Carbohydrate 33 g, Total Sugar 30 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 1 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 38%, Calcium 6%, Iron 16%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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