Mint Julep Iced Tea – Wanna give some substance to your cocktail? Cut the amount of bourbon in half and stir in a cup of black tea.Strawberry Mint Julep – Muddle some fresh strawberries with your mint, then mix away for a pretty pink drink!.Making your own custom mint julep is so easy – they’re such a simple, basic drink, that any flavor you add to it will be delicious! What Are Some Other Twists On A Mint Julep recipe? Garnish each drink with a sprig of mint and a lemon peel or wedge. Stir briskly with a cocktail spoon until the glass is cold and frosty.įinally, top the cup with a dome of crushed ice. Next, add the bourbon and fill the cup almost to the top with crushed ice. Muddle the leaves gently to release the mint oils. Sugar (either simple syrup, agave, or maple syrup)įirst, place mint leaves and simple syrup (or powdered or granulated sugar, agave, honey, etc.) in a julep cup or highball glass.There are only 4 simple mint julep ingredients: Juleps are also traditionally served in a silver cup – an uncommon possession to most. Luckily, now you don’t have to have a fat bank account to enjoy these strong drinks! What is in a Mint Julep? Ice is one of the main ingredients in the drink and was hard to come by before the 20th century. In the early days of the Derby, the mint julep was a cocktail exclusive to the wealthy. The julep is loosely related to a family of drinks called “smashes” (other examples are the brandy smash, the mojito, and whiskey versions like my Blackberry Peach Bourbon Smash), in which fresh mint and other ingredients are muddled or crushed to flavor the drink. But the Southerners have it right with this cocktail and my favorite Spiked Mango Iced Tea! Like this recipe? Pin it to your DRINK pinboard!ĭid you know Mint Juleps were actually originated long before the first Kentucky Derby but still got their start in the South? In the 1700s, it was actually prescribed to people with sour stomachs as a type of relief, thanks to the mint! I feel like their recipe for mint juleps may have been slightly different than the modern one we drink today. While it may not scream summer to you the way a Mint Mojito does, this Mint Juelp is definitely a refreshing sip on a warm day! Made with only 3 ingredients – 4 if you count ice – it’s a simple 18th-century creation that is most often enjoyed during the Kentucky Derby, a horse race and the first leg of the American Triple Crown. Springtime brings with it all kinds of happy feelings, doesn’t it? The birds are chirping, the flowers are blooming, the sun is shining, and the brunch crowd is back it. Grab your best bottle of bourbon, some fresh mint, and whip up a tasty Mint Julep! Served at Kentucky Derby parties, but equally refreshing all year long!
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