Mint Julep PineappleRomulo Yanes
Just in time for Derby Day, this dessert has fewer calories than a mint julep (and you can drive home afterward).
Recipe information
Total Time
30 min
Ingredients
2 tablespoons bourbon or blended whiskey
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh mint plus 2 tablespoons whole small fresh mint leaves
1 tablespoon sugar
1 medium pineapple (2 lb; labeled "extra sweet")
Preparation
Step 1
Stir together bourbon, chopped mint, and sugar in a small bowl. Let stand 20 minutes (to allow flavors to develop).
Step 2
Meanwhile, trim, peel, quarter, and core pineapple, then cut crosswise into 1/8-inch-thick slices and transfer to a bowl. Pour bourbon mixture through a sieve onto pineapple. Add whole mint leaves and gently toss to combine.
Nutrition Per Serving
Each serving contains about 86 calories and less than 1 gram fat.
#### Nutritional analysis provided by Gourmet
