Mint Julep Jelly

A bit of 🇺🇸 with the 🇦🇺/🇬🇧 Sunday roast lamb.

3 g	agar agar
350 g	water
150 g	sugar
150 g	bourbon
~50	mint leaves

Makes about 300 ml

1. Blend bourbon and mint leaves then strain through a fine mesh strainer. Push on the solids to get all the liquid out. Strain through a coffee filter or paper towel to clarify.
2. Add agar agar to cold water in a pot. Turn on heat and and mix until fully dissolved.
3. Bring to boil and hold it boiling for 5 minutes.
4. Add sugar and mix until fully dissolved.
5. Reduce to a simmer then mix in the mint bourbon mixture.
6. Remove from heat and pour into a mould or jar.
7. Agar agar will set at room temperature but putting it in the fridge will speed this up.