Orange Mint Juleps
Serve this drink in traditional silver mint julep cups or crystal glasses.
Prep Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 20 mins
Servings:
Makes 8
Ingredients
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2/3 cup sugar
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1 cup snipped fresh mint leaves
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1 teaspoon shredded orange peel
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2 cups orange juice
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2/3 cup lemon juice
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1/3 cup bourbon or vodka (optional)
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Cracked ice
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2 cups water
Directions
1
Mix sugar and water in a saucepan. Bring to boiling, stirring until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat; pour over mint leaves. Stir in orange peel, orange juice, and lemon juice.
2
Cover; let stand at room temperature for 1 hour. Strain mixture through a mesh strainer; add liquor, if desired. Cover and chill up to 24 hours. Serve over cracked ice. Makes 8 (4-ounce) servings.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 98, Total Fat 0 g, Saturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 2 mg, Carbohydrate 25 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 79%, Calcium 2%, Iron 11%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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