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Blackberry Mint Julep

July 14, 2014 By Talya Tate Boerner

blackberry mint julep

Ohhhhh. We made Blackberry Mint Juleps on the 4th of July. This is such a refreshing drink on a hot summer day, and a great way to use some of that mint growing weed-like in your flower bed.

The recipe came with the local Texas blackberries in our Greenling Box.

how to make blackberry mint juleps

Blackberry Mint Julep

Print Recipe
Servings: 4
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pint fresh local blackberries
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup rough chopped mint
  • 1/2 cup bourbon
  • 4 cups ice cubes

Method
 

  1. Puree blackberries, sugar and bourbon in blender.
  2. Add mint and puree.
  3. Add ice. Blend until smooth.
  4. Garnish with mint leaf.

Be careful and don’t splatter on your clothes. Blackberries = stains. (Although you can smear a bit on your lips for a natural lipstick while you work the blender.)

making blackberry mint juleps

This delicious recipe makes four so you’ll have plenty to share with your happy, happy neighbors. Be forewarned, the bourbon will sneak up on you. If you prefer, omit the bourbon and enjoy a blackberry mint slush.

Pour into shot glasses to serve a group.

blackberry mint julep shots

We’ll be making these soon at the lake!

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Comments

  1. Jessica says

    July 14, 2014 at 8:38 am

    Love blackberries, this looks great & I love that song! 🙂

    • Talya Tate Boerner says

      July 14, 2014 at 6:54 pm

      Thank you!

  2. Patti says

    July 14, 2014 at 11:22 am

    Leave out the mint and I’m in!

    • Talya Tate Boerner says

      July 14, 2014 at 6:55 pm

      Definitely an option Patti:)

  3. Kelli says

    July 14, 2014 at 12:38 pm

    This looks so refreshing! I would probably leave out the bourbon so the kids could enjoy too. I was just wondering this morning what I could do with all this mint! 🙂

    • Talya Tate Boerner says

      July 14, 2014 at 6:55 pm

      I know! Mint is so prolific, right?

  4. Barbara Tate says

    July 14, 2014 at 1:45 pm

    Do I need to bring the blender?

    • Talya Tate Boerner says

      July 14, 2014 at 6:55 pm

      John said he would.

  5. Pary Moppins says

    July 14, 2014 at 4:51 pm

    I’d like one of those right about now. 🙂

    • Talya Tate Boerner says

      July 14, 2014 at 6:56 pm

      I would too!

  6. Dorothy Johnson says

    July 15, 2014 at 7:49 am

    Looks so cool and refreshing, my creative friend! But I’d have to leave out the bourbon. Don’t like the taste. I wonder if you could substitute something so the consistency would be the same.

  7. Swathi says

    July 15, 2014 at 12:51 pm

    Blackberry julep looks delicious. I will try it.


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