Mint Julep Sauce

The classic English mint sauce meets the American South in this sauce perfect for lamb, fish, and vegetables.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 51 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup white sugar
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup water
• 2 tablespoons minced shallot
• 1 tablespoon bourbon whiskey
• 3 tablespoons bourbon whiskey
• 1 ½ cups white balsamic vinegar
• 2 cups chopped fresh mint leaves

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat; cook the shallot in the melted butter until softened, about 5 minutes. Pour the vinegar, water, and 3 tablespoons of the bourbon into the saucepan; stir the mint and sugar into the liquid until the sugar is dissolved. Increase the heat to high and bring to a boil; immediately remove from heat and allow the mixture to steep for about 15 minutes. Strain through a fine mesh strainer. Stir 1 tablespoon bourbon into the sauce to finish.