Swedish mint julep

Name: Swedish mint julep
Yield: Serves 4-6
Cuisine: Scandinavian recipes
Ingredients: 2 small bunches fresh mint, leaves picked, with 4-6 leafy sprigs reserved; 4-6 tsp caster sugar; 300-450ml quality aquavit, such as OP Anderson (from scandikitchen.co.uk or masterofmalt.com

Easy
March 2018

Easy
March 2018

Serves 4-6
Hands-on time 5 min

”I like my cocktails strong and bitter  or spicy rather than fragrant or sweet, but I find the heady spices in aquavit work well with the freshness of mint in a julep – it’s  a great way to use up that bottle between holidays.” – Steffi Knowles-Dellner

Nutrition: per serving

Calories: 192kcals
Fat: 0.1g (no saturated)
Protein: 0.5g
Carbohydrates: 5.6g (5g sugars)
Fibre: no fibre
Salt: trace

Nutrition: per serving

Calories: 192kcals
Fat: 0.1g (no saturated)
Protein: 0.5g
Carbohydrates: 5.6g (5g sugars)
Fibre: no fibre
Salt: trace

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Ingredients

2 small bunches fresh mint, leaves picked, with 4-6 leafy  sprigs reserved
 4-6 tsp caster sugar
300-450ml quality aquavit, such as OP Anderson (from scandikitchen.co.uk or masterofmalt.com

2 small bunches fresh mint, leaves picked, with 4-6 leafy  sprigs reserved
 4-6 tsp caster sugar
300-450ml quality aquavit, such as OP Anderson (from scandikitchen.co.uk or masterofmalt.com

Method

Divide the mint leaves and sugar equally among 4-6 tall glasses. Lightly crush the mint with a muddler or wooden spoon. Top with lots of crushed ice and pour over the aquavit. Stir well, then top with more ice and garnish with the reserved mint sprigs.

Method

Divide the mint leaves and sugar equally among 4-6 tall glasses. Lightly crush the mint with a muddler or wooden spoon. Top with lots of crushed ice and pour over the aquavit. Stir well, then top with more ice and garnish with the reserved mint sprigs.

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