Ginger Mint Julep
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Ginger Mint Julep
Description
The Ginger Mint Julep begins with a homemade ginger sugar syrup made by simmering peeled ginger root in a simple sugar-water solution until the sugar dissolves and ginger flavors infuse the syrup. After cooling and straining, the syrup is combined in a glass with fresh mint sprigs and muddled to release aromatic oils and flavors.
Crushed ice is added to dilute and chill the drink, followed by bourbon for an earthy warmth tempered by the sweetness and spice of the syrup and the freshness of the mint. The preparation is straightforward, with each step building layers of flavor from spicy warmth to bright herbal notes.
This cocktail serves well as a cooling beverage with a complex, natural sweetness instead of artificial flavorings. The crushed ice is essential to maintaining the proper dilution and temperature as it is enjoyed.
Ingredients
Ginger Sugar Syrup
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 inch ginger
Mint Julep
- sugar syrup
- mint sprigs
- 8 cup ice crushed
- 1 cup bourbon
Instructions
- Peel the ginger root and put it in a saucepan with the water and sugar.
- Boil for 5 minutes until the sugar dissolves. Let the syrup cool, and then strain it to remove the ginger root.
- To make the Juleps put 3 mint sprigs in the bottom of a glass. Add 2 T of ginger sugar syrup and muddle the mixture.
- Top with 1 c. of ice and 2 T of Bourbon. Mix and serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 166 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 166kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 0.02g | 0% |
| Fat | 0.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.001g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.001g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.001g | 0% |
| Sodium | 14mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 5mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.02g | 0% |
| Sugar | 25g | 50% |
| Vitamin C | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.03mg | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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