by Ashley Mitschke
Member since:
December 4, 2008

~Southern Mint Julip~

February 18, 2009 02:30 PM UTC
views: 0 | comments: 63

One of the most known drinks in the South is Mint Julip. Perfect drink for a spring afternoon! Since Spring isn't too far away, I though I would share my recipies! :)   There are a few of them, pick whichever one suits your fancy!

 

Mint Julep Alcohol Version (Big Batch):

Ingredients
* 2 cups sugar
* 2 cups water
* Sprigs of fresh mint
* Crushed ice
* Bourbon Whisky

Directions
1. Make a syrup by boiling sugar and water together for five minutes. Cool and place in a covered container with six or eight sprigs of fresh mint, then refrigerate overnight.
2. Make one julep at a time by filling a collins glass with crushed ice, adding one tablespoon mint syrup and two ounces of Bourbon Whisky. Stir rapidly with a spoon to frost the outside of the glass. Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint.

 

 

For a Quick Single Serving:
Ingredients
* 4 fresh mint sprigs
* 2 1/2 oz bourbon whiskey
* 1 tsp powdered sugar
* 2 tsp water

Directions
1. Crush mint leaves in a collins glass.
2. Add powdered sugar, and water. Mix well.
3. Fill the glass with shaved or crushed ice and add bourbon.
4. Top with more ice and garnish with a mint sprig.

 

 

Mint Julep Non-Alcohol Version:
Ingredients
3/4 c. sugar
Juice of 3 lemons, strained
1 c. water
4 sprigs of mint, bruised
1 pt. ginger ale

Directions
Boil sugar and water 10 minutes, cool
Add lemon juice, mint leaves and ginger ale
Fill glasses half full with crushed ice and julep. Garnish with a sprig of mint.

Comments: 63

Joy McCormick Feb 18, 2009, 2:35pm UTC
thanks Ashley....
I gotta try this...
but not the kind with the whiskey...
I think the whiskey would kill me. LOL.
I am not a drinker.
Thanks for sharing!
ashley a. Feb 18, 2009, 2:35pm UTC
sounds really good:)
Solskin Iam Feb 18, 2009, 2:55pm UTC
i was born to sit on a veranda and sip mint julips :)
Jessica M. Feb 18, 2009, 3:50pm UTC
hmmms... i've never had a julip before... i'd have to have the nonalcoholic... if my mom caught me drinkin' whiskey, she'd murder me. lol :P nomnomnom :)
Desiree T. Feb 18, 2009, 4:16pm UTC
i don't drink at all, but this sounds good.
Bob B. Feb 18, 2009, 7:50pm UTC
Thanks, Ashley.
Wow. I don't know much about alcohol but that sounds strong. So that's what those pretty little southern bells are sipping on huh? No wonder they giggle so much :)
Ashley Mitschke Feb 18, 2009, 11:19pm UTC
lol Glome, your hilarious! And probably right! :)
J W. Feb 18, 2009, 11:34pm UTC
I love Mint Juleps. Especially on Derby Day.
☃ Shannon K. Wendt Feb 19, 2009, 8:05am UTC
Please join my group The Shot Glass. I would love to feature your drink recipes!
Sarah (I want points) Feb 19, 2009, 11:27am UTC
Mint is not my thing. I don't think I'll try either version.
yummmmmmmmmmmmm........
I almost love mint as much as chocolate.........
this sounds so decadently delicious Ashley........

thanks..........
Linda M. Feb 19, 2009, 6:53pm UTC
I'll take one, please.
Dorothy H. Feb 19, 2009, 9:49pm UTC
Sounds great, but the whiskey would do me in. I wonder if I can make a non-alcohalic version of this?


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April H. Feb 19, 2009, 10:30pm UTC
I just love mint juleps!
Debby C. Feb 20, 2009, 2:16pm UTC
sounds delish!!
Jennifer O. Feb 20, 2009, 5:54pm UTC
Thanks for the recipe! Good luck on your cash out!
que.e.duck . Feb 20, 2009, 10:07pm UTC
I really appreciate that you shared
the non-alcohol version!!
Thanks for thinking of doing that.
Jean R B. Feb 20, 2009, 10:41pm UTC
Love mint julips, I bow must have the non alcoholic one. Still good.
Debra H. Feb 21, 2009, 8:41am UTC
I'll take mine in the non alcoholic version please and thanks for posting.
Ciaran F. Feb 21, 2009, 10:27pm UTC
I love fresh mint
Lexa Daily Feb 22, 2009, 1:30am UTC
Thanks for the recipes Ashley. I'll be sure to try one on my friends this Spring.
Candice Z Feb 22, 2009, 5:35pm UTC
Thanks for the recipes!
Karen L. Feb 22, 2009, 8:50pm UTC
Dropping in to help with those final points, I had a mint julep once in Louisville, KY! I think I'll stick with the vodka and rum, I didn't care for the bourbon, but you have to try one when there!
Leora E. Feb 22, 2009, 9:42pm UTC
Helping you get to your goal............ ;).........God's blessing's to you.
Chelsea R. Feb 23, 2009, 1:54pm UTC
sounds great
David P. Feb 24, 2009, 8:47am UTC
Sounds awesome!!
elizabeth evans Feb 24, 2009, 10:13am UTC
Now I will have to make a batch of this!
Terry M. Feb 25, 2009, 10:30am UTC
Sounds good.
sandy sandy Feb 25, 2009, 5:03pm UTC
That sounds great, although I've heard of mint juleps, I never had one. Now I know how to make it. Thanks Ashley.
Mariana T. Feb 27, 2009, 7:06pm UTC
I had a few in Atlanta but never in Luziana! Hey great recipe though - thank you. Salud
Amy just hangin' out M. Feb 27, 2009, 7:06pm UTC
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Mariana T. Feb 27, 2009, 7:06pm UTC
lol at Roxie above - me too! Salud
Serena I Feb 28, 2009, 9:56am UTC
thanks i might try the non-alcoholic version.
Jennifer W. Feb 28, 2009, 8:31pm UTC
Thanks for sharing. Just letting you know your content has reached 25 comments and has been removed from !!Need More Points!!
Darin Waugh Mar 1, 2009, 6:23am UTC
Sounds good!
Leora E. Mar 1, 2009, 8:43am UTC
Thx, Ashley, for commeng on mypost :)
lynn a. Mar 3, 2009, 12:58am UTC
Sad to say I have never had one of these drinks and am smack dab in the middle of the South. Crying shame. I was tickled to see the non-alcoholic version, which is not to say that I would be against trying one with the whiskey, but more likely to drink one that wouldn't put me on the floor. I was just wondering if these are green. St. Patrick's Day is coming up.
Ginger C. Mar 3, 2009, 1:37am UTC
Cool, thanks for the recipes!! I'll have to try it out!
Ginger C. Mar 3, 2009, 1:37am UTC
I can use the mint that grows around my house!
Charity B. Mar 6, 2009, 10:07am UTC
((( WOW~~~~~gotta make this one...have a nice weekend! )))
Kathy D. Mar 7, 2009, 10:24pm UTC
Thanks for the recipe!
Melanie B. Mar 9, 2009, 1:24pm UTC
thanks for sharing
~*Points Nation*~
Janet B. Mar 10, 2009, 9:44am UTC
Yummy,
I always look forward to May and the Preakness for these. Thanks for posting how to make them.
Debbie W. Mar 12, 2009, 3:31pm UTC
Looks yummy
Gary D. Mar 16, 2009, 7:41am UTC
I saved this i will make a pot of it and try it.. Thank you for posting.
→ Victoria ← Mar 25, 2009, 9:18pm UTC
I might have to try that non-alcoholic one sometime. I now live in the south and have heard of mint julep but have never had it before.
Gene P. Mar 26, 2009, 1:32am UTC
Thanks for posting your content to the group Whatever!
Susan Roberts Mar 31, 2009, 9:48pm UTC
I've never had one, but may just try this
points nation
Dorothy H. Apr 1, 2009, 10:19pm UTC
Working on April's list for POINTS NATION!!!!
Steph-in-NE ..... Apr 2, 2009, 2:22pm UTC
sound yummo
points nation
Renda B. Apr 2, 2009, 6:39pm UTC
Working on PN April list. Hope you have a great weekend.
Dorothy H. Apr 2, 2009, 7:04pm UTC
Commenting for April's list from POINTS NATION!!!!
Georgiana S. Apr 2, 2009, 10:54pm UTC
next Kentucky Derby!
Stopping by from
Netty B. Apr 3, 2009, 7:08pm UTC
I have always wanted to try this drink, thanks!
Netty B. Apr 3, 2009, 7:08pm UTC
Here to help from: Points Nation!
Solskin Iam Apr 3, 2009, 9:21pm UTC
back again for
K D Lovett Apr 9, 2009, 12:16am UTC
Gotta try this!

Thanks for sharing!

I’m just stopping by to share some
♥ Liza ♥ K. Apr 9, 2009, 8:38pm UTC
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