Spirit-Free Mint Julep
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- 1 cup (200 g) Redpath Simply Raw™
- ¾ cup (188 ml) water
- 1 cup (28 g) fresh mint leaves, washed
- ¼ to ½ cup (63 to 125 ml) mint simple syrup, divided, recipe above
- 12 pcs fresh mint leaves (optional), washed
- Crushed or shaved ice
- 1 cup (250 ml) unsweetened pear juice, divided (see Chef’s Tips)
- ⅓ cup (83 ml) lime juice, preferably freshly squeezed, divided
- Fresh mint
Equipment
Small, heavy-bottomed saucepan (with lid)
Scale OR dry measuring cups
Liquid measuring cup
Measuring spoons
Heatproof spatula
Julep glasses OR old-fashioned glasses (x 4)
Fine mesh sieve
Airtight container (e.g. mason jar, reusable container)
Muddler OR wooden spoon
Cocktail stirrer OR long-handled spoon
Cocktail stirrers OR stir sticks OR reusable straws (x 4)
Instructions
Step 1
In a small, heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the Redpath Simply Raw™ with water. Place over medium-high heat and bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar.
Step 2
Add in the mint leaves. Decrease heat to low and gently simmer; 1 minute.
Step 3
Remove from heat, cover, and infuse at room temperature; 30 minutes. Place cooled simple syrup into the fridge to chill thoroughly; 1 hour.
Step 1
Chill 4 julep or old-fashioned glasses in the freezer until frosty; at least 30 minutes.
Step 2
Strain the chilled simple syrup with a fine mesh sieve (see Chef’s Tips) into an airtight container.
Step 3
Add 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of the mint simple syrup to each chilled glass. For a sweeter drink, add 2 tablespoons (30 ml).
Step 4
If using, place 3 mint leaves in the bottom of each glass. Using a muddler or the end of a wooden spoon, gently tap the mint to bruise the leaves; do not pound or tear the leaves, as they will blacken and discolour.
Step 5
Fill each glass halfway with crushed ice. Add ¼ cup (63 ml) of unsweetened pear juice and 1 tablespoon, and 1 teaspoon (20 ml) of lime juice to each glass. Stir with a cocktail stirrer (or long-handled spoon) to thoroughly combine the liquids and to keep the glass cold. Top the glasses with more crushed ice.
Step 6
Garnish with fresh mint and a cocktail stirrer. Stir before enjoying.
