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Mint Julep Slushies

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by: Girl vs Dough
Updated Nov 13, 2014
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Gatsby would totally approve of these icy bourbon cocktails.

Mint Julep Slushies

  • Prep Time 30 min
  • Total 8 hr 30 min
  • Servings 4
  • Ingredients 5
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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups water, divided
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 10 fresh mint leaves
  • 1/2 cup bourbon*
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint leaves

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Combine 3/4 cup water, sugar and whole mint leaves in a small saucepan over medium heat. Heat just to a simmer, then reduce to low and cook 2 minutes until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat; cool 20 minutes, then remove mint leaves.
  • Step 
    2
    In a shallow baking pan, combine remaining water, bourbon and chopped mint. Add mint-sugar mixture and stir to combine. Place in freezer, uncovered, for at least 8 hours or overnight.
  • Step 
    3
    The next day, lightly scrape the icy mixture with fork tines. Scoop into serving glasses; garnish with more mint, if desired.
  • Step 
    4
    *For a non-alcoholic version, swap the bourbon for ginger ale or lemon-lime soda.

Nutrition

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