Mint Julep Sauce

Name: Mint Julep Sauce recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 4 cups
Cuisine: Global
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

by Bella Black 2 years ago

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10 minutes

50.7 kcal

7 g carbs

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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