Juleps Sweet Tea Mint A blend of two favorite Southern drinks, this Sweet Tea Mint Julep is perfect for a leisurely afternoon spent in a rocking chair on the porch. The sweet tea infused with fresh mint is combined with bourbon and lemon and served over hot water. ice for a cool and refreshing cocktail.
If you love a Mint Julep, but that might be a bit too much for you, a Sweet Tea Mint Julep is the answer. It packs a little less oomph than alcohol, but still has plenty of bourbon and mint flavor. Try making it for yourself, and see how a few ingredients can combine for ultimate refreshment.
How Strong Is A Mint julep :
The Mint Julep has a pleasant taste, but it includes a long shot of bourbon and little else to knock down its alcohol content. If you make it with an 80-proof whiskey, it should weigh in somewhere around 28 percent ABV (56 proof). The drink will be even stronger with higher proof bourbons. It’s best to enjoy this one nice and slow.
Juleps Sweet Tea Mint
Ingrédients
Instructions
- In a Julep cup or rocks glass, lightly muddle the mint leaves in the simple syrup.
- Add the bourbon then pack the glass tightly with crushed ice.
- Stir until the cup is frosted on the outside.
- Top with more crushed ice to form an ice dome, and garnish with a mint sprig and a few drops of bitters (optional).
Notes
- Gently muddle your mint. The intention is to release the essential oils, not tear the leaves to bits.
- Making crushed ice without a machine is another use for your muddler: Place ice cubes in a Lewis bag (a cloth bag made specifically for this purpose) or wrap it in a towel and whack it until your cubes become finely crushed ice. (This is a wonderful and safe stress reliever, too.)
- Once you build the drink, take the time to stir it gently until the glass gets frosty. This should take at least 30 seconds, but the longer you do it, the better.
- Pour your favorite bourbon. It's best to choose one of the higher-end brands for the simple fact that bourbon is the Julep's only liquid. Though it is sweetened and flavored, the whiskey is primarily what you will taste.
- Before garnishing with the mint sprig, gently slap it with your hands to release the aromatic oils of the mint.
- Mint Juleps are good for sipping but also pair nicely with Southern appetizers. Try pairing with pickled shrimp, deviled eggs, and pimiento cheese dip.