Citrus Mint Juleps

Submitted by KathyP53

"I'm saving this for Derby Day! From Bon Appetit."

 

• Ready In: 24hrs 10mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 10

ingredients

• 6 cups of fresh mint, rinsed, stems trimmed (about 6 large bunches)
• 1 1⁄2 cups fresh lemon juice
• 1 1⁄2 cups fresh orange juice
• 3 tablespoons finely grated orange peel
• 5 cups cold water
• 4 cups sugar
• 2 1⁄2 cups Bourbon
• crushed ice

directions

1. Combine mint, lemon juice, orange juice, and orange peel in a large heatproof bowl.
2. Bring 5 cups water and sugar to boil in large saucepan over high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Boil until syrup is reduced to 5 cups, about 10 minutes.
3. Pour hot syrup over mint and juices. Let stand 15 minutes. Chill uncovered until cold, then cover and chill 1 day.
4. Strain syrup into large pitcher, pressing on solids in strainer to release all syrup. Add bourbon, then 2 cups crushed ice and stir until ice dissolves.
5. Pour bourbon mixture over crushed ice in galsses, garnish with mint sprigs.