Berry Julepades

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"In 'Spring Gatherings' by Rick Rodgers"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 15mins
• Ingredients: 5
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 236.59 ml sugar
• 236.59 ml packed mint leaf, plus 8 sprigs for garnish
• 453.59 g strawberry, hulled and sliced
• 236.59 ml fresh lemon juice
• 236.59 ml Bourbon

directions

1. Bring the sugar, mint leaves, and 1 cup water to a boil in a medium saucepan over high heat, stirring often to dissolve the sugar.
2. Remove from the heat and let stand for 30 minutes.
3. Strain in a sieve over a bowl, pressing hard on the solids.
4. Discard the solids.
5. Puree the strawberries and mint syrup together in a blender.
6. Transfer to a large pitcher.
7. Add the lemon juice, bourbon, and 3 cups water and stir well.
8. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, at least 3 hours.
9. Serve in tall glasses over ice, garnished with a mint sprig.