Vanilla Bean Mint Julep Recipe By Tasty

SOUTHERN BELLE MINT JULEP

Steps:

• Muddle the mint leaves with the bourbon, maple syrup and jalapeno syrup in a tall pint glass or cocktail shaker.
• Fill a mint julep glass with crushed ice. Top the glass or shaker with a cocktail strainer, then pour the bourbon mixture over the ice and top with the lemon-lime soda. Slap the mint sprig to release the oils and add it. Add the jalapeno slices directly to the ice and serve.

VANILLA BEAN MINT JULEP RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Vanilla Mint Simple Syrup:
• Slice vanilla bean down the center and scrape out the black seeds.
• Add seeds and husks to small sauce pot.
• Add water, sugar, and torn mint leaves. Bring to a light simmer, whisking occasionally.
• Let simmer for 10 minutes, then remove from heat and let cool. Strain syrup.
• Julep:
• Place mint leaves in a cocktail shaker. Crush leaves with a muddler.
• Add Crown Royal Vanilla, simple syrup, lime juice, and a handful of ice cubes. Shake well.
• Strain into two highball glasses filled with crushed ice. Garnish with mint sprigs.
• Enjoy!

MINT JULEP

Steps:

• For syrup, combine the sugar, water and chopped mint in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook until sugar is dissolved, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat; cool to room temperature. , Line a mesh strainer with a double layer of cheesecloth or a coffee filter. Strain syrup; discard mint. Cover and refrigerate syrup for at least 2 hours or until chilled., For each serving, place ice in a metal julep cup or rocks glass. Pour 1/4 cup mint syrup and bourbon into the glass; stir until mixture is well chilled. Garnish with mint sprig.

MARK BITTMAN'S MINT JULEP

Steps:

• Muddle mint leaves and the simple syrup in a glass, then add the ice and whiskey. Garnish: lots of fresh mint.

GINGER MINT JULEP

Steps:

• For mint syrup, place sugar, water and chopped mint in a large saucepan; bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook until sugar is dissolved, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; cool completely., Strain syrup through a fine mesh strainer; discard mint. Refrigerate, covered, until cold, at least 2 hours., For each serving, place ice in a mint julep cup or rocks glass. Add bourbon, lime juice and 1/4 cup mint syrup; stir until mixture is cold. Top with beer.