Pitcher of Juleps
RECIPE: Reprinted with permission from Porch Parties: Cocktail Recipes and Easy Ideas for Outdoor Entertaining by Denise Gee
Photo: Robert Peacock
Streamline the Mint Julep-making with this super-simple punch recipe.
Hosting a Derby Day party? Streamline the Mint Julep-making with this super-simple punch.
Ingredients
- 2 cups bourbon
- 2 cups water
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 3 cups loosely packed mint leaves
- Ice cubes or crushed ice
- Tools:strainer, pitcher
- Glass:julep or Old Fashioned
- Garnish:fresh mint sprig
Preparation
Combine the water and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat; stir until the sugar dissolves. Add the mint and bring to a boil. Remove from the heat, cover and steep for at least 30 minutes. Strain liquid into a pitcher and cool. Add the bourbon, refrigerate until cold and serve over ice with a fresh mint garnish.