Florida Citrus and Peach Mint Julep
Ingredients
- 250 ml Florida Orange Juice
- 250 ml Florida Grapefruit Juice
- 10 Florida Orange Slices, for garnish
- 100 g sugar
- 125 ml water
- 200 ml peach nectar
- 20 g mint leaves
- 1 medium fresh peach, chopped
- 4 cups Kentucky bourbon
- Shaved ice
- Mint leaves, for garnish
- Powdered sugar, optional
Preparation
Florida Citrus and Peach Mint Julep
Step 1:
Combine sugar and water in small saucepan; bring to simmer and stir to dissolve sugar.Remove from heat; refrigerate until chilled.
Step 2:
Combine peach nectar, mint leaves and peaches in cocktail shaker.Muddle ingredients until peaches are crushed and mint is fragrant.In large pitcher, combine muddled peach mixture, chilled sugar syrup, bourbon, Florida Orange Juice and Florida Grapefruit Juice; refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours until well-chilled.
Step 3:
To serve, fill martini glass to rim with shaved ice; pour in Florida Citrus and Peach Mint Julep.Garnish with Florida Orange Slice and mint leaf; dust with powdered sugar, if desired.
