
Mint Julep Sauce
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Description
The classic English mint sauce meets the American South in this sauce perfect for lamb, fish, and vegetables.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons minced shallot
- 1 ½ cups white balsamic vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 3 tablespoons bourbon whiskey
- 2 cups chopped fresh mint leaves
- ¼ cup white sugar
- 1 tablespoon bourbon whiskey
Directions
- 1. Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat; cook the shallot in the melted butter until softened, about 5 minutes. Pour the vinegar, water, and 3 tablespoons of the bourbon into the saucepan; stir the mint and sugar into the liquid until the sugar is dissolved. Increase the heat to high and bring to a boil; immediately remove from heat and allow the mixture to steep for about 15 minutes. Strain through a fine mesh strainer. Stir 1 tablespoon bourbon into the sauce to finish.
Nutrition Facts
serving: 4 cups
calories: 50.7 kcal
carbohydrates: 7 g
protein: 0.2 g
saturated fat: 0.9 g
cholesterol: 3.8 mg
sodium: 16.7 mg
sugar: 6.5 g
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