Blueberry Julep

Name: Blueberry Julep
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ½ cup superfine sugar; 4 sprigs mint; 2 cups blueberries; 6 tablespoons bourbon

A frozen adult treat that combines the classic flavors of a mint julep with fresh blueberries. These boozy popsicles feature bourbon, mint-infused simple syrup, and sweet blueberries for a refreshing summer dessert.

6 servings

6 hr 40 min

Published October 4, 2025

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Ingredients

•½ cup superfine sugar
•4 sprigs mint
•2 cups blueberries
•6 tablespoons bourbon

Cooking 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.
35 min
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.
5 min
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).
360 min