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Bourbon and Honey Grilled Pineapple Mint Julep

Bourbon and Honey Grilled Pineapple Mint Julep | BourbonandHoney.com -- This Pineapple Mint Julep is a tropical and refreshing twist on a traditional cocktail! It's the perfect, slightly sweet and ultra boozy derby day drink!

This Pineapple Mint Julep is a tropical and refreshing twist on a traditional cocktail! It’s the perfect, slightly sweet and ultra boozy derby day drink!

Ingredients

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Pineapple-Mint Syrup

  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 4 sliced grilled pineapple, cut into pieces
  • 5 large fresh mint leaves

Pineapple Mint Julep

  • 2 pieces grilled pineapple
  • 2 large fresh mint leaves
  • 1/2 ounce Pineapple-Mint Syrup
  • 2 1/2 ounces bourbon
  • Crushed ice
  • Sprig of mint, for garnish

Instructions

To make the Pineapple-Mint Syrup, in 1-quart saucepan, mix honey, water and grilled pineapple pieces. Heat about 2 minutes over medium-high heat, stirring constantly until honey is dissolved. Use the back of a wooden spoon to muddle the pineapple chunks. Remove from heat; add the mint and set aside 1 hour to cool. Remove the pineapple pieces and mint; pour syrup into glass jar. Cover jar; refrigerate until ready to use. Makes about 1 cup.

Gently muddle the 2 pieces of pineapple and 2 mint leaves in the bottom of the glass. Add the Pineapple-Mint syrup, bourbon and some crushed ice; stir to chill the cocktail. Add more crushed ice and garnish with a sprig of mint and a grilled wedge of pineapple.

Notes

To grill the pineapple, trim the rind off of the pineapple; cut it into slices and remove the core to make rings. Grill over medium heat, turning once, 3 to 4 minutes of until there are caramelized grill marks on each side. Don’t have a grill or not grilling season? Heat up your grill pan and bring the action inside!

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