Inspired by the mint julep, this spiked float combines a sweet fresh mint syrup with scoops of green mint chip ice cream. Top off your float with some bourbon and a splash of seltzer.
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 30 min |
| Active: | 10 min |
| Yield: | 2 servings |
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup turbinado sugar
- 1/2 cup packed fresh mint leaves, plus sprigs for garnish
- 1/2 cup water
- 6 scoops mint chocolate chip ice cream
- 4 ounces bourbon
- 6 ounces cold seltzer
Instructions
- Combine the sugar, mint leaves and water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring, until the sugar dissolves, 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and let the mint steep in the syrup, 20 minutes.
- Strain the syrup, discarding the mint. Refrigerate the syrup until ready to use.
- Assemble the floats: Scoop the ice cream into two 12-ounce mint julep cups. Stir together the bourbon, seltzer and 2 ounces of the mint syrup in a large liquid measuring cup (reserve the remaining syrup for another use); pour over the ice cream. Garnish with mint sprigs.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 2 servings |
| Calories | 452 |
| Total Fat | 4 g |
| Saturated Fat | 2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 67 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 63 g |
| Protein | 3 g |
| Cholesterol | 8 mg |
| Sodium | 63 mg |
Reviews
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I haven’t tried this yet, but I’m planning to! 🙂
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I haven’t tried this yet, but I’m planning to! 🙂