Recibido Julep Recipes

Steps:

• Build all the ingredients in a shaker with ice.
• Shake and strain over crushed ice.
• Top with soda.

Steps:

• Make a simple syrup by combining the sugar and water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat and simmer until the sugar dissolves.
• Remove from the heat and cool completely.
• In a large measuring cup or serving jug, mix together the simple syrup with the orange juice, mint and lime juice.
• Let sit for 5 minutes.
• Fill 4 tall glasses with ice.
• Pour ½ cup of the orange mix into each glass and top with ¼ cup of carbonated water.
• Garnish with orange slices and mint leaves.
• Serve immediately.

Steps:

• Place a tall glass in the freezer until frosted.
• Mix water and sugar together in the frosted glass until sugar is dissolved. Twist mint leaves to release the scent and flavor from each leaf; add to glass. Fill glass 1/4-full with bourbon; add ice. Garnish glass with a mint leaf.

Steps:

• Place chopped mint on a double layer of cheesecloth.
• Gather edges of cheesecloth together, and tie securely.
• Place cheesecloth bag and apple juice in a large saucepan; bring to a boil.
• Remove from heat; cover and let cool. Pour into a large pitcher; cover and chill. Discard cheesecloth bag, and stir in lime juice.
• Pour apple juice mixture over ice cubes. Garnish with additional mint sprigs, if desired.
• To make Apple Julep Granita: pour apple juice mixture into a 13- x 9-inch baking dish. Cover and freeze until firm.
• Remove mixture from freezer; scrape entire mixture with the tines of a fork until fluffy.