Mint Julep Punch

echo echo's Note:

Especially suitable for a Kentucky Derby party, but good any time. Preparation time does not include chilling time. Makes 5 1/2 quarts; number of servings assumes 5 oz punch cups.

• Total Time: 10 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 32

• 1 (10 ounce) jar mint jelly
• 2 cups water
• 1 liter Bourbon
• 1 (46 ounce) can unsweetened pineapple juice
• 1/2 cup lime juice
• 2 cups water
• ice cube
• 2 (28 ounce) bottles 7-Up soda, chilled
• lime slice (optional)
• fresh mint leaves (optional)

Directions:

1. Combine the jelly and 2 cups water in a saucepan and heat, stirring, over low heat until the jelly melts.
2. Let cool.
3. Add the bourbon, juices and 2 cups water and chill in the refrigerator.
4. To serve, pour the juice mixture over ice in a punch bowl.
5. Slowly pour in 7-Up, stirring gently.
6. Garnish with lime slices and fresh mint leaves, if desired.

Reviews

[sertapoik]

This will be the 3rd year I serve this at my Horse-Race Pre-Party. I get rave reviews and every year people ask how it is made and where I found the recipe. Needless to say, we take cabs to the race track after our party!

[hayleyosm]

Delicious. Everyone loves the recipe. Much better than mint juleps.