Race day is right around the corner and we’ve been hard at work to bring you a few twists on a classic mint julep for your party preparations!
As much as we wish we could be at Churchill Downs, we love to bring a piece of the Kentucky Derby to our homes as we celebrate the “Greatest Two Minutes in Sports” with family and friends - meaning a mint julep, of course! And what better way to toast to the Derby than with our Old Kentucky Mint Julep Cup. See how we’ve dressed up a classic mint julep with the below recipes and make sure to tag us when you try them out! #ggderbymintjulep
Sparkling Blackberry Mint Julep
Ingredients
- Ice Cubes
- ½ cup blackberries
- 2 tablespoons mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons mint infused simple syrup; our favorite Sonoma Syrup Co. Mint Infused Simple Syrup
- 3 ounces bourbon; our favorite Woodford Reserve
- Prosecco or other sparkling wine; our favorite Chandon Brut Sparkling
- Mint springs and blackberries for garnish
Instructions
- Fill our Old Kentucky Mint Julep Cup with ice cubes until overflowing.
- Muddle the blackberries, mint leaves and mint simple syrup.
- Add the blackberry and mint mixture to a shaker, including 1 cup ice and bourbon. Shake well and strain into our Old Kentucky Mint Julep Cup until ¾ full.
- Top off the glass with Prosecco, gently stir to combine.
- Garnish with fresh blackberries and mint!
Strawberry Jalapeno Mint Julep
Ingredients
- Ice Cubes
- ⅓ cup strawberries
- 4 tablespoons mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons jalapeno infused simple syrup; our favorite Gris Gris Cocktail Magic, Jalapeno Hex
- 3 ounces bourbon; our favorite Woodford Reserve
- Sparking water; our favorite La Croix Sparkling Water
- Mint springs, blackberries and jalapeno for garnish
Instructions
- Fill our Old Kentucky Mint Julep Cup with ice cubes until overflowing.
- Muddle the strawberries, mint leaves and jalapeno simple syrup.
- Add the strawberry, jalapeno and mint mixture to a shaker, including 1 cup ice and bourbon. Shake well and strain into our Old Kentucky Mint Julep Cup until ¾ full.
- Top off the glass with sparkling water, gently stir to combine.
- Garnish with fresh strawberries, jalapeno and mint!
Orange Ginger Mint Julep
Ingredients
- Ice Cubes
- ⅓ cup clementines
- 4 tablespoons mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons orange ginger infused simple syrup; our favorite Good Citizen Orange Ginger
- 3 ounces bourbon; our favorite Woodford Reserve
- Sparking water; our favorite La Croix Sparkling Water
- Mint springs, clementines and fresh ginger for garnish
Instructions
- Fill our Old Kentucky Mint Julep Cup with ice cubes until overflowing.
- Muddle the clementines, mint leaves and orange ginger simple syrup.
- Add the clementine, ginger and mint mixture to a shaker, including 1 cup ice and bourbon. Shake well and strain into our Old Kentucky Mint Julep Cup until ¾ full.
- Top off the glass with sparkling water, gently stir to combine.
- Garnish with fresh clementines, ginger and mint!
Recipes by Victoria Seidel, Photos by Sarah Stillwell