Citrus–Peach Mint Julep
Ingredients:
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup water
- ¾ cup peach nectar
- ¾ cup mint leaves
- ½ cup fresh peaches, chopped
- 4 cups Kentucky bourbon
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1 cup grapefruit juice
- Shaved ice
- 10 Florida orange slices, for garnish
- Mint leaves, for garnish
- Powdered sugar, optional
Directions:
Combine sugar and water in small saucepan; bring to simmer and stir to dissolve sugar. Remove from heat; refrigerate until chilled.
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, orange juice and grapefruit juice; refrigerate 2 to 3 hours until well chilled.
To serve, fill martini glass to rim with shaved ice; pour in Citrus-Peach Mint Julep. Garnish with orange slice and mint leaf; dust with powdered sugar, if desired.
Recipe courtesy of the Florida Department of Citrus