Mint Julep Recipe

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Mint Julep
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Ingredients:

  • mint syrup:
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 cups water
  • each serving:
  • 1/2 to 3/4 cup crushed ice
  • 1/2 to 1 oz bourbon
  • mint sprig

Directions:

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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. Yield: 10 servings (2-1/2 cups syrup).
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 129.06 Kcal (540 kJ)
Calories from fat 0 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g 0%
Sodium 16.74mg 1%
Potassium 270.26mg 6%
Total Carbs 28.73g 10%
Sugars 23.52g 94%
Dietary Fiber 4.73g 19%
Vitamin C 14.2mg 24%
Vitamin A 2.4mg 79%
Iron 283.9mg 1577%
Calcium 100.2mg 10%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 92.49 Kcal (387 kJ)
Calories from fat 0 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g 0%
Sodium 12mg 1%
Potassium 193.68mg 6%
Total Carbs 20.59g 10%
Sugars 16.86g 94%
Dietary Fiber 3.39g 19%
Vitamin C 10.2mg 24%
Vitamin A 1.7mg 79%
Iron 203.5mg 1577%
Calcium 71.8mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 1.8
    Points
  • 3
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • fat free,
  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • cholesterol free,
  • good source of fiber

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