Kentucky Mint Julep Granita
Kentucky Mint Julep Granita
Ingredients
- 2 Cups Water
- 3/4 Cup (lightly packed) Fresh Mint Leaves, from about 2 small bunches
- 1/2 Cup Sugar
- 3 Tbsp Bourbon
- 1 Tbsp Crème De Menthe
- 1 Tspn Fresh Mint Leaves, minced
- 4 Each Fresh Mint Sprigs
Instructions
- Combine the water, fresh mint leaves, and sugar in a heavy large saucepan.
- Stir the mixture over medium heat until the sugar dissolves.
- Increase the heat and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Pour the mixture into a medium bowl and refrigerate it until it's cold, approximately 2 hours.
- Strain the mint syrup through a sieve set over a bowl, pressing on the mint leaves. Discard the mint leaves.
- Mix the bourbon, crème de menthe, and minced mint leaves into the mint syrup.
- Freeze the mixture until it becomes semi-firm, whisking occasionally, which should take about 3 hours.
- Cover and freeze the mixture until it's solid, either for at least 6 hours or overnight.
- Using a fork, scrape the surface of the frozen mixture to form crystals.
- Scoop the crystals into frozen glasses and serve immediately.
- If desired, freeze 4 parfait glasses for 1 hour before scooping sorbet into them.
- Garnish with fresh mint sprigs and enjoy your refreshing Kentucky Mint Julep Granita!
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