Directions:
- To make simple syrup, combine sugar and 1 cup water in a saucepan.
- Place over high heat and bring to a boil, stirring the mixture to dissolve the sugar.
- Boil 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and add washed mint (still on the stem, just stir it all in).
- Set aside for 24 hours.
- Strain the mixture into a jar and discard the mint.
- Chill julep cups or glasses in the freezer before making juleps.
- Fill them with crushed ice.
- Add 1 1/2 teaspoons of mint syrup and 2 ounces of bourbon.
- Garnish with sprigs of mint, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 127.4 Kcal (533 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 0 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 0g | 0% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 19mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 44.59mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbs | 4.49g | 1% | |
| Sugars | 3.68g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.74g | 3% | |
| Vitamin C | 2.2mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.4mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 44.4mg | 246% | |
| Calcium | 15.6mg | 2% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 93.11 Kcal (390 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 0 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 0g | 0% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 13.89mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 32.58mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbs | 3.28g | 1% | |
| Sugars | 2.69g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.54g | 3% | |
| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.3mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 32.4mg | 246% | |
| Calcium | 11.4mg | 2% | |
* 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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