As I’ve gotten older I’ve learned to accept a few things about myself. For starters, I will ALWAYS choose the wrong lane to be in at the grocery store. You should stay away from me when I’m waiting in line because the lane is guaranteed to be cursed. I currently have at least 30 gray hairs on my head and it will only get worse. That’s what happens when your dad went fully gray at 27. I remember being younger and thinking that I’d never have to color my hair if I didn’t want to. Duhhh.
I’ve also accepted the fact that when I drink bourbon, I start craving things like Cheez-Its and Buttermilk Cheddar Biscuits. And when I’m drinking bourbon, my guard is down and I absolutely inhale said cheesy things. But it’s cool. No! I’ve accepted this.
What I haven’t accepted is the fact that I can’t eat just one Coconut Lime Bar…
That’s gonna take awhile.
And we’re off!
Ingredient gathering. This drink is strong and GOOD. Essential elements to a boozey drink, I say!
Mint & sugar in a jar. Add a little bit of water & lemon juice. MUDDLE.
If you don’t have a muddler because you packed it and you don’t know what box it’s in…use the back of a wooden spoon.
This a note to self. I couldn’t find my muddler…This spoon totes worked.
Hardest part is coming up! Pouring 2 oz. of bourbon.
It’s hard…because I tend to spill things. I’ve accepted that though.
Fill your jar with crushed ice. Add the bourbon, give it a little stir…
Stick a lemon wedge on the side…
Give it a squeeze and drop it in. Lemon Mint BOURBON. I’m down.
You are invited to eat as many Cheez-Its as you want.
Accept my invitation!
Lemon & Mint Julep
makes 1
recipe adapted slightly from Everyday Food
- 5-6 sprigs mint
- 1 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- crushed ice
- 2 ounces Bourbon
- lemon wedge & mint, for garnish
Combine mint, sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoon water, and lemon juice in a glass. Mash gently with the back of a wooden spoon until mint is bruised. Fill glass with crushed ice, add Bourbon, and stir until combined. Serve with a lemon wedge & a sprig of mint.
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25 Comments
say somethingTotally want to make these! Unseasonally warm spring days entice me to sit under the tree with a beverage like this! Thanks.
This sounds so awesome! Love it!
I picture drinking this while eating fried chicken.
We’re on a Rye kick out our house so I’m going to try this with rye, and then maybe one with bourbon. I’ll let you know how it goes.
Good GRIEF, almighty. I’m in! And I’ve accepted the fact that I’m a booze hound. But it’s FINE. I like it. I like me. And booze.
If it’s wrong to love Bourbon and all things cheesy, than I don’t want to be right.
Love the idea of citrus zing in a julep + has to be peppermint because spearmint=yuck – am I the only one? Thanks Tracy, this looks delish!
I was – so. wrong. Just made these and could only find spearmint, turns out it’s delicious.
I add lemon to an absurd amount of food- this sounds terrific! Thanks for posting!
I need to find other perfect summer drinks or I’ll just end up making this all the time… and maybe I’ll sober up by fall.
Oh my! Is it strange to have a crush on a beverage? Cause I’m seriously lusting after this right now…I want to take this drink out on a date and maybe introduce it to my parents.
Oooh. I want this NOW, but I’m at work. Gonna have to wait until I get my hands on some mint.
Cheez its are the bomb. I hate when I’m having a snickety snacky night and munch on everything. I end up grabbing the kid’s snack container and seeing what’s edible. Everything from bagged cheese popcoen (yes please) to fruit by the foot and poptarts. So bad, but soooo goooood.
This is going to be something I’ll be drinking very, very soon. I love bourbon a little too much!
I love that you have an ice bucket (well, a bucket of ice) cuz that means a serious party. Love this and will plan on making some soon! Yum.
Love the mason jars and the homespun muddle system.
Please. Bring. Now. Thank. You.
Hey, I have a friend who started going grey at age 19; she is currently rocking big chunks in her otherwise dark brown hair. Embrace it! Especially while drinking some of these excellent-looking juleps. I could use one right now, please.
1. I always choose the wrong checkout line too. And worse? I hit every red light. Every. Red. Light. Like if I’m in a car with someone and they comment that they’re having rotten luck with the lights I feel the need to apologize.
2. My grey hairs are all wiry, so though they should just blend in with my pretty fair dirty blond hair, they literally stick out like a sore thumb. Dang!
3. Bourbon forever! And I seriously have like 6 mint leaves leftover that I couldn’t decide what to do with. Fate.
Ha! I will keep that in mind next time we go grocery shopping together
I have been very surprised to discover an increasing number of gray hairs on my head…I still haven’t accepted that.
I love lemon mint juleps! My recipe uses a lemon mint syrup though: http://lollingabout.wordpress.com/2012/05/16/wasted-wednesday-lemon-mint-juleps/
They’re a great way to get tipsy and yet still feel classy.
Fresh mint and alcohol…what’s not to love? Looks tasty and your photos are beautiful.
WOW what a refreshing drink. CHEERS!
cheers, Jane!!!!
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