Grapefruit Mint Julep

This tangy and citrusy grapefruit mint julep will have you ready to celebrate the good times and to enjoy a sunny day with friends.

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I have enjoyed mojitos for quite awhile, in fact I’ve shared more than a couple mojitos and mojito–inspired recipes. But somehow I’ve only recently gotten into juleps. Which is odd considering the almost 8 years that I lived in Tennessee and grew to love bourbon. Because the biggest difference is rum versus bourbon! 

So all I really had to do was take one of my mojito cocktail recipes and make that substitution. But then I added an equal part of grapefruit juice too. Oddly enough I normally think grapefruit tastes like acetone, but in this cocktail it was quite delicious! Guess all the sugar and mint helped.

Want a non-alcoholic version?

Just substitute the bourbon for more grapefruit juice or try club soda. 

This recipe was made with Melissa’s Produce grapefruit and a key lime (but you can use regular lime) as well as Dixie Crystals sugar. Simple ingredients but essential!

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GRAPEFRUIT MINT JULEP

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Yield: 2 servings Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cooking Time: 15 Minutes 15 Minutes

Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat

Ingredients

MINT SIMPLE SYRUP

• 1 cup water
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 10 fresh mint leaves

JULEP

• Crushed ice
• 10 fresh mint leaves, plus more for garnish
• 1/2 lime, cut into 4 wedges
• 4 fl oz. mint simple syrup, divided
• 4 fl oz. bourbon*
• 4 fl oz. grapefruit juice

Directions

1. For the simple syrup, add all ingredients to a small saucepan and heat over medium just until it bubbles. Turn down to low for 2 minutes, then remove from heat and let sit for 15-20 minutes. (After using, store leftovers in air-tight container in the fridge.)
2. To make the julep, fill 2 glasses with crushed ice to the very top; set aside.
3. Add the mint, lime, and 2 oz. simple syrup to a cocktail shaker and crush with a muddler (or something blunt). Add bourbon, grapefruit juice, and remaining simple syrup. Shake well and strain over ice in the glasses. Serve with an additional sprig of mint and grapefruit wedge.

Notes

* Want to make it non-alcoholic? Substitute the bourbon for grapefruit juice or club soda.

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