Citrus Julep
Ingredients
Instructions
- Scrub the fruit, and use a zester or sharp knife to scrape slivers of rind from each.
- Set the fruit aside.
- Combine sugar and water in a saucepan, and bring to a quick boil.
- Add zest, turn heat to low and simmer for 2 minutes.
- Turn off heat, and allow to cool.
- Put mint leaves in a quart jar or crock, and use the back of a wooden spoon to bruise them slightly, releasing the fragrance.
- Pour syrup, including the zest, over the leaves, and steep for 1 hour.
- Juice the lime, orange and lemon, and strain into a pitcher.
- Pour the mint syrup through the strainer as well, using the back of the spoon to press the captured mint leaves and zest to extract remaining juices.
- For each person, fill an 8-ounce glass or julep cup with ice.
- Pour 3 ounces of bourbon into each, then top off with the mint syrup.
- Serve with short straws and a garnish of mint.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
140
kcal
7% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).