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Ingredients
- 2 cups chopped of fresh mint
- 8 cups apple juice
- 12 cup fresh lime juice
- additional mint sprig (optional)
Method
- Place chopped mint on a double layer of cheesecloth.
- Gather edges of cheesecloth together, and tie securely.
- Place cheesecloth bag and apple juice in a large saucepan; bring to a boil.
- Remove from heat; cover and let cool.
- Pour into a large pitcher; cover and chill.
- Discard cheesecloth bag, and stir in lime juice.
- Pour apple juice mixture over ice cubes.
- Garnish with additional mint sprigs, if desired.
- To make Apple Julep Granita: pour apple juice mixture into a 13- x 9-inch baking dish.
- Cover and freeze until firm.
- Remove mixture from freezer; scrape entire mixture with the tines of a fork until fluffy.
