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Mint Julep Recipe

One of my favorite drinks for the spring and summer are Mint Julep’s! If you like bourbon and haven’t had one you are missing out big time. Not only is it a breeze to make, but it’s so refreshing on a hot summers day.

I am sharing the Mint Julep recipe my mom shared with me that is delicious, easy to make, and has minimal ingredients.

I try to keep my drinks as low calorie as possible so you will see me make sugar substitutions in a lot of my recipes for Stevia.

Mint Julep Ingredients

  • 3 Packs of Stevia
  • Mint Julep Cup or Jefferson Cup (You need a glass that will hold the cool in)
  • Crushed Ice
  • Bourbon (I prefer Bulleit or Woodford Reserve)
  • Mint
  • Muddler

Directions

  • Pour the Stevia packets in the bottom of the cup of choice
  • Tear off 10 leaves or enough to put a few layers at the bottom of the cup
  • Then put a few drops of filtered water at the bottom of the glass only the tiniest bit
  • Begin muddling the mint, stevia, and water together once you start to smell the mint and I usually wait until the water turns green from the leaves
  • Once the ingredients are muddle go ahead and pack the cup with crushed ice
  • Pour two shots over the crushed ice
  • Stir ingredients with long spoon
  • Once everything is combined, fill the glass back with crushed ice
  • Garnish with Mint

They are strong, so obviously drink responsibly!

XOXO, Katie

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Sangria Recipe

For those that love and drink Sangria you know there are so many different types of Sangria from fuller body to light.This particular Sangria recipe is extremely light and smooth because the base is Rosé. It is the perfect summer recipe for those hot days where you want something refreshing for those outdoor barbecues or parties. This recipe needs to be served chilled or over ice. If you want to add a little bit of bubble or have more texture in the drink I would recommend a sparkling rosé.

Sangria Ingredients

  • 1 Bottle of Rosé (Preferably Oregan or a Pinot Noir Base) More on the drier than sweeter side)
  • 2 Cups of White Rum (I use Captain Morgans)
  • 2 Cups White Cranberry Juice
  • 1/2 Cup of Strawberries
  • 1/2 Cup of Blueberries
  • 1/2 Cup of Raspberries
  • 1/2 Cup of Blackberries

Sangria Recipe Directions

  • Pour 2 Cups of of white rum into a bowl
  • Combine all the berries and pour them into the white rum
  • Let white rum and berries marinate overnight for for at least 8 hours in the refrigerator
  • Once white rum and berry mixture has marinated combine with cranberry and Rose
  • Activate mint and add as a garnish

Pick up some fun glasses to enjoy your Sangria in!

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