Mint Julep Recipe with Blackberries and Lemon
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Mint Julep Recipe with Blackberries and Lemon
Description
The Mint Julep Recipe with Blackberries and Lemon combines fresh blackberries macerated with sugar to release a sweet syrup, strained to extract rich berry flavor without pulp. Lemon juice adds bright acidity, cutting through the sweetness and complementing the fruitiness. Muddling fresh mint leaves with the syrup gently releases aromatic oils, infusing the cocktail with herbal notes.
Bourbon is added for warmth and depth, and the cocktail is served in chilled metal julep cups filled with crushed ice for optimal cooling and frosty presentation. Additional garnishes of mint leaves, curled lemon rind, and extra blackberries enhance visual appeal and aroma.
This julep offers a fruity twist on the classic recipe, blending sweet, tart, and herbal elements harmoniously. It suits summer or warm weather occasions and pairs well with fresh foods or as a standalone refreshing drink.
Variations include adding different berry combinations, opting for sparkling water for fizz, or choosing non-alcoholic substitutes such as lemonade or ginger ale to cater to different preferences.
Ingredients
- 1/2 pint blackberry rinsed and left slightly damp, plus additional berries for garnish
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 24 mint divided, plus additional for garnish, leaves
- 4 tablespoons lemon divided, freshly squeezed juice
- 1-1/3 cup bourbon , divided
- ice for filling julep cups, crushed
- lemon for garnish, curled rind
Instructions
- Place metal mint julep cups in the freezer to chill before serving.
- In a bowl, combine berries with granulated sugar. Let stand for 30-45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes, until berries release their juices and form a syrup. Strain mixture through a fine-mesh sieve, pressing on berries to release juices. Discard solids. You should have about 1/2 cup blackberry syrup.
- Place 2 tablespoons blackberry syrup in each julep cup. Add 1 tablespoon lemon juice and 6 mint leaves to each cup. Muddle the mint leaves into the syrup in each cup just until lightly crushed (don't overdo it, or the mint will become bitter).
- Add 1/3 cup (about 2.5 ounces) bourbon to each cup and fill with crushed ice. Stir until the cup starts to look frosty on the outside. Add additional ice to the cup to fill. Serve, garnished with mint leaves, curled lemon peel, and additional berries, if desired.
Notes
- Use equal parts strawberries, raspberries, and blackberries for a triple berry variation.
- Add sparkling water for a fizzy cocktail twist.
- For a non-alcoholic version, omit bourbon and use lemonade, sparkling water, or ginger ale.
- Let berries macerate with sugar to enhance syrup extraction.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4juleps
Amount Per Serving
Calories 127 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 127kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 145mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 380IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 20.1mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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