Juneteenth Strawberry Mint Julep
There are no rules to drinking alcohol during a pandemic and civil unrest, so go ahead and join me by making this Strawberry Mint Julep with from scratch simple syrup, muddled strawberries and fresh mint. I put a more modern, sweeter and fruitier twist on the traditional Mint Julep that has been known to be enjoyed by plantation owners. What an interesting paradox that we’ll be drinking the cocktail typically drank by those who ran plantations in celebration of a day of freedom and liberation for Black people in America. While you’re drinking, be sure to reflect on that. Enjoy ♥️
Ingredients (makes one drink):
2oz simple syrup
1oz fresh lemon juice
4 strawberries, hulled and sliced
8 mint leaves
2oz of bourbon
Crushed ice
Additional strawberries and mint leaves for garnish
For Simple Syrup (makes enough for 4-5 drinks):
1 cup of sugar
1 cup of water
Directions:
Boil sugar and water for simple syrup over medium low heat for 3-5 minutes stirring until dissolved. Let cool completely.
Muddle cooled simple syrup, lemon juice, strawberries, and mint in an old fashioned cocktail glass until strawberries are soft and mint is fragrant.
Add the bourbon and stir.
Fill glass with crushed ice and stir again to combine.
Garnish with mint leaves and fresh strawberry slices.
