Apple Mint Julep
Need a gluten free, primal, and whole 30 side dish? Apple Mint Julep could be an awesome recipe to try. This recipe serves 8. One portion of this dish contains roughly 1g of protein, 0g of fat, and a total of 126 calories. A mixture of apple juice, mint, lime juice, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so scrumptious. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes.
Instructions
Place chopped mint on a double layer of cheesecloth. Gather edges of cheesecloth together, and tie securely.
Place cheesecloth bag and apple juice in a large saucepan; bring to a boil.
Remove from heat; cover and let cool.
Pour into a large pitcher; cover and chill. Discard cheesecloth bag, and stir in lime juice.
Pour apple juice mixture over ice cubes.
Garnish with additional mint sprigs, if desired.
Note: To make Apple Julep Granita, pour apple juice mixture into a 13- x 9-inch baking dish. Cover and freeze until firm.
Remove mixture from freezer; scrape entire mixture with the tines of a fork until fluffy. For an extra-special beverage, make apple julep ice cubes.
Pour some of the apple julep mixture into ice cube trays, place a mint sprig in each and freeze.
Serve with apple julep mixture or with sparkling water.