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Swedish mint julep

Name: Swedish mint julep
Yield: Serves 4-6
Cuisine: Scandinavian recipes
Ingredients: 2 small bunches fresh mint, leaves picked, with 4-6 leafy sprigs reserved; 4-6 tsp caster sugar; 300-450ml quality aquavit, such as OP Anderson (from scandikitchen.co.uk or masterofmalt.com

Published: 11 Apr 18
Updated: 23 Apr 24

”I like my cocktails strong and bitter  or spicy rather than fragrant or sweet, but I find the heady spices in aquavit work well with the freshness of mint in a julep – it’s  a great way to use up that bottle between holidays.” – Steffi Knowles-Dellner

Easy
March 2018

Test kitchen approved

Serves 4-6
Hands-on time 5 min

Nutrition: per serving

Calories: 192kcals
Fat: 0.1g (no saturated)
Protein: 0.5g
Carbohydrates: 5.6g (5g sugars)
Fibre: no fibre
Salt: trace

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Ingredients

2 small bunches fresh mint, leaves picked, with 4-6 leafy  sprigs reserved
4-6 tsp caster sugar
300-450ml quality aquavit, such as OP Anderson (from scandikitchen.co.uk or masterofmalt.com

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Method

Divide the mint leaves and sugar equally among 4-6 tall glasses. Lightly crush the mint with a muddler or wooden spoon. Top with lots of crushed ice and pour over the aquavit. Stir well, then top with more ice and garnish with the reserved mint sprigs.