Blackberry Mint Julep {virgin}
Our version of the blackberry mint julep is a copycat of the Oak Alley Plantation recipe. Try this virgin mint julep recipe to keep cool this summer.
Servings: 0
Calories: 88kcal
Ingredients
- 3-4 fresh blackberries
- 4 fresh mint leaves
- 1 bar spoon of mint syrup
- 1- ounce cherry syrup
- crushed ice
- 3 1/2 ounces of lemonade
- fresh whole blackberries for garnish
- a sprig of fresh mint for garnish, a wedge of fresh lemon on a cocktail stick
- serve with a straw
Instructions
- Add fresh mint leaves and two blackberries, and muddle into a mixing glass; add simple mint syrup and mint. Muddling will break apart the mint leaves and release the oils that give this drink its signature minty taste.
- Fill the mixing glass with crushed, shaved, or pebbled ice.
- Add cherry syrup and top with chilled lemonade.
- Use a long-handled bar spoon to give the drink a stir.
- Put a scoop of ice into a serving glass.
- Pour the mixture into the serving glass over the ice.
- Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint, a wedge of lemon, and 2 ripe juicy blackberries.
- Serve.
Notes
Ingredients + Directions for Mint Syrup (from Oak Alley Plantation)
- 2 cups sugar
- 8 oz water (1st step)
- 12 oz water (2nd step)
- 8 mint sprigs for boiling
- 5 sprigs for garnish
Directions on making mint syrup:
- Dissolve the sugar in 1 cup of water in a saucepan.
- Bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and add eight mint sprigs.
- Stir until the leaves are soaked and limp. Simmer for 10 minutes uncovered.
- Remove from heat, cool, and strain.
- When the mixture has cooled, add the remaining water, mixing well.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 88kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.04g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 23mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 170IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.2mg