Big Batch Lemon Mint Julep Recipes

MINT JULEP

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This classic southern cocktail is still a must on Derby Day and summer soirees. Refreshing and strong, this mint julep will be an instant classic.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Drink Recipes Cocktail Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

6 tablespoons superfine sugar
6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
24 mint leaves, plus 4 sprigs for garnish
2 cups finely crushed ice
1 cup bourbon

Steps:

Combine sugar, lemon juice, and mint leaves in a pitcher. Crush well with a wooden spoon. Add ice and bourbon and mix well. Pour into silver tumblers, garnish with mint sprigs, and serve.

MINT JULEP ARNOLD PALMERS

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This refreshing drink recipe combines elements from two classic cocktails into one. Fun and potent, it makes the perfect big batch summer libation. To make it, just add a mint simple syrup, fresh lemon juice, strong iced tea and lots of bourbon to a big jar, shake and chill. To serve, pour the delicious blend into Mason jars filled with crushed ice.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories beverage

Time 30m

Yield 8 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 cup sugar
2 small bunches mint, plus sprigs for garnish
4 wide strips lemon zest, plus 1 cup fresh lemon juice (from 6 to 8 lemons), plus lemon slices for garnish
3 orange pekoe tea bags
3 mint tea bags
2 1/2 cups bourbon
A few dashes of Angostura bitters (optional)

Steps:

Combine the sugar and 1 cup water in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring, until the sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat and add the mint and lemon zest. Transfer the syrup to a liquid measuring cup or bowl, cover and refrigerate until very cold, at least 1 hour.
Meanwhile, bring 3 cups water to a boil in a saucepan. Add the tea bags, remove from the heat and let steep 10 minutes. Discard the bags, then pour the tea into a 64-ounce jar and refrigerate until very cold, at least 2 hours.
Strain the syrup into the jar. Add the lemon juice, bourbon and bitters, if using. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
To serve, pour into glasses filled with crushed ice and garnish with lemon slices and mint sprigs.

GIN JULEP

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Most mint juleps nowadays are made with bourbon, but gin was just as popular a base in the 19th century. Our throwback recipe will be just as crowd-pleasing at your Kentucky Derby party.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Drink Recipes Cocktail Recipes

Time 5m

Yield Makes 1 drink

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

12 fresh mint leaves, plus sprig for garnish
1 1/2 teaspoons superfine sugar
2 ounces gin
Crushed ice
Seltzer

Steps:

In the bottom of a julep cup, muddle mint with sugar until mint starts to break down. Add gin; stir until sugar dissolves. Add ice to fill cup three-quarters of the way; top with seltzer. Stir, top with more ice, and garnish with mint sprig. Serve immediately.

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