“It will start out as a strong eyeopener before diluting into a more refreshing and uplifting drink. “In my opinion a julep is a drink you carry around as a companion,” Galganski says. If you don’t have either, just chop the mint into large pieces. Add mint and muddle with a cocktail muddler or pestle from a mortar and pestle set. One final note: Hold your horses a julep isn’t meant to be slammed! In a cocktail shaker, add juice from grapefruit and lime. You want to start with a high quality and flavor dense bourbon so that as your julep dilutes you have a delicious cocktail at the end rather than minty ice water, according to Galganski.
You can also mash the fresh mint and granulated sugar together. Add the fresh mint and granulated sugar to a small food processor. To make a Mint Julep like a pro, keep powdered sugar in a duster to gently shake over the garnished cocktail to add a pop of color, he recommends. Bring sugar and water to a boil in a small saucepan. It is easy to make but will take a few minutes. Then place the mint (stem down) in lukewarm water where it will spring to life.
To shock mint, Galganski says, place it in an ice bath for 5 to 10 minutes before cutting the stems as you would a bouquet of flowers. Shocking is like the opposite of blanching. Italian Lemon Sgroppino with Prosecco and Vodka. It’s sharp, juicy, so refreshing and made with only 3 simple ingredients and garnished with mint leaves and freshly cut lemon slices. “If you go down this route, make sure the mint is potted, as I cannot recommend letting mint run wild in your garden,” he cautions. This sparkling limoncello cocktail is perfect for warm sunny days. This drink is so pretty to look at, but it’s even better to drink.A stock photo of a healthy green mint plant growing in a small planter. Looking for another citrus cocktail? Try this blood orange margarita! It takes two extra minutes but is totally worth it in terms of flavor. To prevent your grapefruit mojito from being overly sweet, skip the juice from the store and juice fresh grapefruits. My husband Matt is one of these people, but despite that, he still thoroughly enjoyed this cocktail. I know a lot of people find grapefruit to be bitter. Basically, you use all of the core ingredients for a regular mojito, add a splash of whatever flavor you want, then shake it up and serve. Making a flavored mojito is really simple.
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Serve these up at your next dinner party! How to Make a Grapefruit Mojito WHAT YOU’LL NEED Grapefruit mojitos are super simple to make, with easy-to-find ingredients you can pick up on your next grocery store run. This grapefruit mojito has all of the things you love about the OG version, with a tiny punch of tartness from fresh grapefruit juice. Although I love a classic cocktail, it’s always fun to explore new flavors with them. The combination of fresh lime juice, minty freshness, and fizzy bubbles makes my tastebuds sing. There is something I really love about a good ol’ mojito.
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