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Prep Time: 45 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 75 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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In 'Spring Gatherings' by Rick Rodgers Ingredients:
1 cup sugar |
1 cup packed mint leaf, plus 8 sprigs for garnish |
1 lb strawberry, hulled and sliced |
1 cup fresh lemon juice |
1 cup bourbon |
Directions:
1. Bring the sugar, mint leaves, and 1 cup water to a boil in a medium saucepan over high heat, stirring often to dissolve the sugar.
2. Remove from the heat and let stand for 30 minutes.
3. Strain in a sieve over a bowl, pressing hard on the solids.
4. Discard the solids.
5. Puree the strawberries and mint syrup together in a blender.
6. Transfer to a large pitcher.
7. Add the lemon juice, bourbon, and 3 cups water and stir well.
8. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, at least 3 hours.
9. Serve in tall glasses over ice, garnished with a mint sprig.
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