Blueberry Julep

From the kitchen of Carly

Bourbon-spiked blueberry popsicles with fresh mint syrup. These frozen treats deliver adult sophistication in every bite, balancing sweet fruit with warming bourbon and herbaceous mint. Perfect for summer sipping or a boozy dessert that actually tastes like something.

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Servings
4
Difficulty
medium

Ingredients

4 servings

  • 11/2 cup (125 g) superfine sugar
  • 14 sprigs mint
  • 12 cups (225 g) blueberries
  • 16 tablespoons bourbon

Instructions

  1. Place the sugar and mint in a saucepan with 1 cup (250 ml) water and slowly bring to a boil, allowing the sugar to dissolve. Let simmer gently for 5 minutes, then remove from the heat and allow to infuse for 30 minutes.

  2. Place the blueberries and bourbon in a food processor or blender, and pour over the syrup, mint sprigs included. Blitz until completely smooth. Pour into six popsicle molds.

  3. Place the molds in the freezer. Let set for 2 hours, insert the popsicle sticks, and allow to freeze until completely solid (about 4 more hours).