Name: Refreshing Vanilla Bean Mint Julep Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: For Vanilla Mint Syrup:; 3 vanilla beans; ½ cup water; ½ cup sugar; ½ cup mint leaves; For Julep:; 1 handful mint leaf; 3 oz Crown Royal Vanilla; ¼ cup vanilla mint syrup; 2 tbsp lime juice; fresh mint sprig

Refreshing Vanilla Bean Mint Julep Recipe

How To Make Refreshing Vanilla Bean Mint Julep

This mint julep is given a sweet twist by using vanilla mint syrup. Enjoy this easy cocktail in just 15 minutes and stay refreshed all summer.

Preparation: 5 minutes

Cooking: 10 minutes

Total: 15 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

For Vanilla Mint Syrup:

3vanilla beans,whole
½cupwater
½cupsugar
½cupmint leaves,torn

For Julep:

1handfulmint leaf,fresh
3ozCrown Royal Vanilla
¼cupvanilla mint syrup
2tbsplime juice
fresh mint sprig,for garnish

Instructions

Vanilla Mint Syrup:

Slice vanilla bean down the center and scrape out the black seeds.
Add seeds and husks to small sauce pot.
Add water, sugar, and torn mint leaves. Bring to a light simmer, whisking occasionally.
Let simmer for 10 minutes, then remove from heat and let cool. Strain syrup.

Julep:

Place mint leaves in a cocktail shaker. Crush leaves with a muddler.
Add Crown Royal Vanilla, simple syrup, lime juice, and a handful of ice cubes. Shake well.
Strain into 2 highball glasses filled with crushed ice. Garnish with mint sprigs.
Serve and enjoy.