![]() water, stirring gently until sugar is dissolved. I generally would suggest using melting chocolate as opposed to chocolate chips, but you can use chocolate chips if that's what you have, you may just need to add a bit of butter or coconut oil to help the chips melt smoothly. Gently press leaves against glass with back of spoon to release flavors. Though most often mint leaves that we find at our local grocery stores are spearmint flavored, peppermint extract is more widely available than other types of mint extracts so that's what I use here, but if you have another mint extract you like that will definitely work here too!Ĭhocolate - Bourbon balls are traditionally coated in dark chocolate so I used dark chocolate melts for this authentic southern recipe, but you can use any type of chocolate you prefer. Peppermint Extract - Instead of muddling mint leaves, this recipe uses extract for the mint flavoring. You really can't go wrong as long as you like the bourbon you choose! Add the milk and bourbon to the batter, and then the remaining flour. Slowly beat in the flour mixture until just combined. ![]() It's easy.2 1/2 ounces (75ml) bourbon12 mint leaves1 ounce (30 ml) simple. In a large bowl, beat the butter, sugar, eggs, and extracts in a large mixing bowl until creamy. Lt's make a mint julep, the official drink of the Kentucky Derby. In a small bowl, combine salt, baking powder, and some of the flour. 2 large mint leaves 1 tablespoon mint simple syrup Crushed ice 2 tablespoons apple cider 1 tablespoon alcohol-free vanilla extract Splash of cold water. ![]() I tend to like Jim Beam or Four Roses, but that's simply personal preference. Preheat the oven and line cupcake tins with liners. Maker's Mark is very popular for baking because it's sweeter, Old Forester is what they use at Churchill Downs for those famous mint juleps you sip while watching horses race, or Woodford Reserve if you want to use the official bourbon of the Kentucky Derby. Bourbon - The bourbon is very noticeable in this Kentucky Derby-inspired recipe, so I suggest using a bourbon you like. An alcohol FREE mint julep for you non-drinkers out there.
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