Derby Mint Julep
A classic Kentucky Derby cocktail featuring bourbon, fresh mint, and homemade mint simple syrup, served over crushed ice in a traditional julep cup. This refreshing cocktail is perfect for warm weather and special occasions.
Ingredients
- •15 sprigs mint sprigs
- •1 cup raw sugar
- •3 leaves mint leaves
- •2 cups crushed ice
- •1½ ounces bourbon
- •1 piece julep cup
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Combine mint, sugar, and 1 cup water in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes. Let cool to room temperature. Using a fine-mesh sieve or a colander lined with cheesecloth, strain mixture into a heatproof container and chill at least 25 minutes.
30 min
- 2.
Using your hands, lightly slap mint leaves, being careful not to bruise them, and place in a julep cup. Add 1/3 cup ice, then 2 tsp. Mint Simple Syrup. Pack another 1/3 cup ice on top. Add 1 oz. bourbon and stir. Add another 1/3 cup ice and remaining 1/2 oz. bourbon. Top with remaining 1 cup ice, tightly packing into a dome. Insert a straw into ice and garnish with mint sprigs.
5 min
- 3.
The Mint Simple Syrup can be made up to 5 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
