Concord Grape Mint Julep

Name: Concord Grape Mint Julep
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces bourbon; 4 ounces fresh lime juice; 4 ounces mint-infused simple syrup*; 4 ounces Concord grape reduction**; 4 cups ice; Mint sprigs, for garnish

Recipe from Tipsy Parson

Adapted by Jonathan Miles

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Ingredients

Yield:4 servings

8ounces bourbon
4ounces fresh lime juice
4ounces mint-infused simple syrup*
4ounces Concord grape reduction**
4cups ice
Mint sprigs, for garnish

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Preparation

Step 1
In a blender, combine and blend ingredients until smooth.
Step 2
Serve in silver julep cups or tall glasses. Garnish with mint.

Tip

*FOR MINT SYRUP Bring 1 cup each of sugar and water to boil; reduce heat to low, add small bunch of fresh mint. Simmer 10 minutes. Strain and cool before using.**FOR GRAPE REDUCTION In cheesecloth sachet, combine cinnamon stick, 1 star anise, 3 cloves, 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns, ¼ teaspoon anise seeds. In saucepan, combine a quart of Concord grapes with sachet and ½ cup water; simmer over medium-low heat until grapes break down and soften, about 45 minutes. Discard sachet; strain mixture to remove seeds. Cool uncovered in refrigerator, and use within week.