Ginger Mint Julep

Name: Ginger Mint Julep
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 10 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups sugar; 2 cups water; 2 cups loosely packed chopped fresh spearmint; EACH SERVING:; 1/2 to 3/4 cup crushed ice; 1 ounce bourbon; 2 teaspoons lime juice; 1-1/2 ounces ginger beer

Total Time Prep: 15 min. + chilling Cook: 5 min. + cooling

Yield 10 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Mint juleps aren't just for Kentucky Derby day! Enjoy one while gathering with friends for baby shower or luncheon. —Ellen Riley, Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Ingredients

2 cups sugar
2 cups water
2 cups loosely packed chopped fresh spearmint
EACH SERVING:
1/2 to 3/4 cup crushed ice
1 ounce bourbon
2 teaspoons lime juice
1-1/2 ounces ginger beer

Directions

For mint syrup, place sugar, water and mint in a large saucepan; bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook until sugar is dissolved, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; cool completely.
Strain syrup through a fine-mesh strainer; discard mint. Refrigerate, covered, until cold, at least 2 hours.
For each serving, place ice in a mint julep cup or rocks glass. Add bourbon, lime juice and 1/4 cup mint syrup; stir until mixture is cold. Top with beer.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 238 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 4mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (44g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.

Mint juleps aren't just for Kentucky Derby day! Enjoy one while gathering with friends for a baby shower or luncheon. —Ellen Riley, Murfreesboro, Tennessee

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