The Kentucky Derby is fast approaching. Before you pick out your fabulous hat and brush up on the words to "My Old Kentucky Home," you may want to consider making Mint Julep Macarons. They are sure to become a new Derby tradition and they are the first jewel in my Triple Crown Macarons. Yes there are more to come! So let’s start our run for the roses by reviewing the recipe for a traditional Mint Julep. To make one you will need: 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon water 8 fresh mint leaves and sprigs for garnish 1 cup crushed ice 2 ⅔ ounces bourbon In a mint julep cup stir together sugar and water until the sugar dissolves. Add mint and gently muddle. Fill cup with ice and top with bourbon. Stir until outside of the cup is frosty. Add in mint sprigs as garnish. Sounds good? It makes an even better macaron. I make all of my macarons following Hisako Ogita’s book “I ♥ Macarons.” For the filling I do use a Swiss Meringue Buttercream… I don’t know where it came from but it is so amazing. The variations for the flavors are very simple and easy to incorporate. To make the macaron batter follow Ogita’s book and incorporate 1 tablespoon dried mint leaves into the dry ingredients. I split my batter into two. I did this so I could leave one half bare and make one half colored. For the Bourbon infused Swiss Buttercream Meringue you will need: 3 large egg whites 1 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste 2 sticks of butter, softened 1 tablespoon Bourbon Now let’s make it: Combine egg white and sugar in a heatproof mixer bowl and set over a simmering saucepan. Whisk until the sugar is dissolves. The mixture will be about 160°F. Remove from heat and with an electric mixer beat for 5-7 minuets until stiff peaks form. Slowly add in softened butter, about a tablespoon at a time. When the Buttercream becomes smooth add in the vanilla and bourbon. When putting your macarons together place a fresh leaf of mint in the Buttercream for the finishing touch. Helpful Links: http://www.kentuckyderby.com/ http://www.chroniclebooks.com/index/main,book-info/store,books/products_id,8167/title,I-Love-Macarons/
The Kentucky Derby is fast approaching. Before you pick out your fabulous hat and brush up on the words to "My Old Kentucky Home," you may want to consider making Mint Julep Macarons. They are sure to become a new Derby tradition and they are the first jewel in my Triple Crown Macarons. Yes there are more to come! So let’s start our run for the roses by reviewing the recipe for a traditional Mint Julep. To make one you will need: 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon water 8 fresh mint leaves and sprigs for garnish 1 cup crushed ice 2 ⅔ ounces bourbon In a mint julep cup stir together sugar and water until the sugar dissolves. Add mint and gently muddle. Fill cup with ice and top with bourbon. Stir until outside of the cup is frosty. Add in mint sprigs as garnish. Sounds good? It makes an even better macaron. I make all of my macarons following Hisako Ogita’s book “I ♥ Macarons.” For the filling I do use a Swiss Meringue Buttercream… I don’t know where it came from but it is so amazing. The variations for the flavors are very simple and easy to incorporate. To make the macaron batter follow Ogita’s book and incorporate 1 tablespoon dried mint leaves into the dry ingredients. I split my batter into two. I did this so I could leave one half bare and make one half colored. For the Bourbon infused Swiss Buttercream Meringue you will need: 3 large egg whites 1 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste 2 sticks of butter, softened 1 tablespoon Bourbon Now let’s make it: Combine egg white and sugar in a heatproof mixer bowl and set over a simmering saucepan. Whisk until the sugar is dissolves. The mixture will be about 160°F. Remove from heat and with an electric mixer beat for 5-7 minuets until stiff peaks form. Slowly add in softened butter, about a tablespoon at a time. When the Buttercream becomes smooth add in the vanilla and bourbon. When putting your macarons together place a fresh leaf of mint in the Buttercream for the finishing touch. Helpful Links: http://www.kentuckyderby.com/ http://www.chroniclebooks.com/index/main,book-info/store,books/products_id,8167/title,I-Love-Macarons/
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