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Mint Julep Pineapple

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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

  1. 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
TagsFruit DessertDessertBourbonWhiskeyAlcoholBeveragesAmericanPineappleFruitMintHerbs & SpicesGluten FreeVeganNut FreeGourmet
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