Emeril's Mint Julep

Submitted by Punky Julster

"A Southern tradition! Emeril's version takes some time so start it a few weeks ahead of time. Cook time is the setting time."

 

• Ready In: 480hrs 30mins
• Ingredients: 5
• Yields: 1 quart

ingredients

• 2 cups bottled water
• 3⁄4 cup sugar
• 3 cups loosely packed fresh mint leaves
• 2 cups Bourbon
• fresh mint sprig (to garnish)

directions

1. Combine the water and sugar in a large non-reactive saucepan over medium heat and stir to dissolve the sugar.
2. Add the mint and bring to a boil.
3. Remove from the heat, cover and steep for 30 minutes.
4. Strain the mint syrup through a strainer lined with several thicknesses of cheesecloth then cool.
5. Combine the cooled mint syrup with the bourbon and pour into a sterilized bottle.
6. Wait at least one month before drinking.
7. To serve, fill a julep cup or Collins glass with clear, crushed ice and fill with the mint julep mixture. Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint.

Reviews

[rosslare]

Sooo minty and refreshing! No way I could wait a month, but I did manage a week. Not sure if it can get any better with more time. Will have to make a new batch to find out.

 

[Cynna]

The scent throughout the house is minty fresh! I just made this today and I will be posting a photo and a revised 5-star review when it's completely ready to serve! Very simple recipe! I used fresh mint out of my own garden. Oooh-la-la! I can't wait to simple this Southern sipper!!