Not only is this Strawberry Hibiscus Mint Julep a gorgeous color, it’s refreshingly sweet and delicious too!
These Skinny Raspberry Coconut Mojitos are also a refreshing cocktail!
Isn’t she gorgeous?!
She’s everything you would want in a cocktail. Refreshing, slightly sweet, beautiful and smoky.
Why smoky?! Well this beauty is made with bourbon like all classic mint juleps. (It would be equally as delicious with vodka)
I just decided to add tangy hibiscus flowers and sweet strawberries to mine to add a twist to the classic.
Also, I will be sharing hibiscus flavored everything for the next year because the bag of dried hibiscus flowers that I purchased off Amazon if going to last me that long!
Mint Juleps are the celebratory drink of the Kentucky Derby.
The Kentucky Derby is at the top of my bucket list but until that day comes, I will continue to host parties at our local Moose Lodge.
I have a post on the blog, and if you can get over the terrible early years of photography, these Kentucky Hot Brown Sliders are amazing!
I made these Strawberry Hibiscus Mint Juleps in these stunning JoyJolt Revere Triangle Whiskey Glasses
I think they work perfectly to showcase this cocktail.
WHAT IS A MINT JULEP?
A mint julep is a cocktail consisting of bourbon, sugar, crushed ice and fresh mint.
They’re typically served in a mint julep cups, you can even get fancy copper julep cups, but I wanted to show the color of this Strawberry Hibiscus Mint Julep, so I went with a clear glass and I recommend you do too.
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HOW DO YOU MAKE A MINT JULEP?
I always start by making a mint simple syrup;
1 cup water
1 cup sugar
2 bunches of mint
Simmer until sugar dissolves, turn off heat and allow to come to room temperature. Strain.
You can use mint simple syrup to flavor ice tea, this Vanilla Mint Iced Coffee or other cocktails.
Into a glass, add 1/2 ounce to 1 ounce mint simple syrup (I tend to like mine a little more sweet), 2 ounces of bourbon and fill the glass with crushed ice. Garnish with mint. You could also add a little water when you add the bourbon if you prefer.
Mint juleps are the quintessential drink of the Kentucky Derby.
HOW DO YOU MAKE A STRAWBERRY HIBISCUS MINT JULEP?
Start by making a hisbiscus mint simple syrup;
1 cup water
1 cup sugar
1 cup dried hibiscus flowers (you can purchase these on Amazon)
2 bunches of mint
Simmer until sugar dissolves, turn off heat and allow to come to room temperature. Strain.
Add fresh, chopped strawberries, about 1-2 strawberries, to the bottom of your glass and muddle. Add in 1 ounce hibiscus mint simple syrup, 2 ounces of bourbon and fill the glass with crushed ice. Garnish with mint.
This Strawberry Hibiscus Mint Julep is a twist on the classic!
MINT JULEP RECIPES
The great thing about mint is goes well with so many things.
You could make a blueberry mint julep by subbing the blueberries for the strawberries and using the regular mint simple syrup
You could make a cherry mint julep by subbing fresh cherries for the strawberries and using the hibiscus mint simple syrup (I’m doing this ASAP)
You could make a pineapple mint julep by subbing fresh pineapple for the strawberries and using the regular mint simple syrup
The possibilities are endless when it comes to creating your own perfect Mint Julep!
This Strawberry Hibiscus Mint Julep is as gorgeous as it is deliciously refreshing!
Strawberry Hibiscus Mint Julep
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup dried hibiscus flowers
- 2 bunches of mint
- 16 ounces bourbon
Instructions
- Add water, sugar and dried hibiscus flowers to a medium sauce pot over medium heat.
- Simmer until sugar dissolves, turn off heat and allow to come to room temperature. Strain.
- Add fresh, chopped strawberries, about 1-2 strawberries, to the bottom of your glass and muddle.
- Add in 1 ounce hibiscus mint simple syrup, 2 ounces of bourbon and fill the glass with crushed ice.
- Garnish with mint.
Recommended Products
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Organic Hibiscus Flowers by Kate Naturals. Dried, Cut & Sifted. Perfect for Tea and Syrup. Delicious Taste and Rich Flavor. Large Resealable Bag. 1-Year Guarantee. (12 oz) -
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Stainless Steel Cocktail Muddler
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 227Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 2mgCarbohydrates: 25gFiber: 0gSugar: 25gProtein: 0g
All information and tools presented and written within this site are intended for informational purposes only. I am not a certified nutritionist and any nutritional information on strawberryblondiekitchen.com should only be used as a general guideline.
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Erin Vasicek says
This is absolutely beautiful! I love juleps already and then you went and make it prettier <3