Blackberry Mint Julep
By Paula Deen
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Difficulty: Easy
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Servings: Makes 6 cups
Ingredients
- 2 (12-ounce) packages fresh blackberries
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves
- 3 cups ginger ale
- 1 cup bourbon
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- fresh mint sprigs, for garnish
- fresh blackberries, for garnish
Directions
In a medium saucepan, cook blackberries and sugar over low heat, stirring frequently, for 15 to 20 minutes or until mixture is thick and syrupy. Press mixture through a wire mesh sieve, discarding solids into a medium bowl. Cover and refrigerate up to 1 week.
To a pitcher, add mint leaves. Using a wooden spoon, gently crush mint. Stir in blackberry mixture, ginger ale, bourbon, and lemon juice. Refrigerate until cold. Serve over crushed ice, and garnish with mint and blackberries, if desired.