Emeril's Mint Julep Recipe #127323
A Southern tradition! Emeril's version takes some time so start it a few weeks ahead of time. Cook time is the setting time.
by Baker*Chick
20 days | 30 min prep
1 quart
- 2 cups bottled water
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 3 cups loosely packed fresh mint leaves
- 2 cups bourbon
- fresh mint sprig (to garnish)
- Combine the water and sugar in a large non-reactive saucepan over medium heat and stir to dissolve the sugar.
- Add the mint and bring to a boil.
- Remove from the heat, cover and steep for 30 minutes.
- Strain the mint syrup through a strainer lined with several thicknesses of cheesecloth then cool.
- Combine the cooled mint syrup with the bourbon and pour into a sterilized bottle.
- Wait at least one month before drinking.
- To serve, fill a julep cup or Collins glass with clear, crushed ice and fill with the mint julep mixture. Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint.
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