Kentucky Derby Mint Julep Recipe

Kentucky Derby Mint Julep

From dugger 17 years ago

This wonderful refreshing drink comes to us from Kentucky. It is always made with fresh mint, bourbon, and plenty of crushed or shaved ice.

In a medium saucepan, combine sugar and water. Boil for 5 minutes, without stirring.
Pour over a handful of mint and gently crush the mint with a spoon.
Refrigerator syrup mixture overnight in a closed jar. Remove mint leaves and continue to refrigerate. Hold for use.
Crush a few mint leaves in the bottom of an 8-ounce glass; crush mint with a spoon.
Then fill the glass with crushed ice. Add mint syrup, water, and bourbon.
Stir until glass is frosted. To serve, garnish with a fresh sprig of mint.

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" It was excellent "
DIZ3 ate it and said...
This is one of the best mint julep recipes I’ve tried. Much sweeter than most. Great mint flavor, too!

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" It was excellent "
kingofallassholes ate it and said...
Yummy
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dugger 15 years ago
Many thanks for those that tried this. Mint Juleps are a tradition, but they do not need to be traditional to be good. The clear mint syrup seems to make them more palatable.
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" It was excellent "
luvshk ate it and said...
Just what I need for this weekend. Thanks Dugger!
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" It was excellent "
putercop ate it and said...
Love mint juleps period. Yeah baby! Over the tongue and past the nose, some liquid heaven is headed for the toes. Makes for a cleaner look rather than the muddled mint leaves and no pieces.
Bill

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sunny ate it and said...
I'm not a fan of mint but having a derby party this was a must and they were great!
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dandelion 17 years ago
I'm glad you posted this. I have only ever seen julips made with fresh muddled mint. I never made them because they seem too last minute. I'll give this one a try soon. THX
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I'm not a fan of mint but having a derby party this was a must and they were great!

sunny in Portland loved it
Love mint juleps period. Yeah baby! Over the tongue and past the nose, some liquid heaven is headed for the toes. Makes for a cleaner look rather than the muddled mint leaves and no pieces.
Bill

putercop in Kerhonkson loved it
Just what I need for this weekend. Thanks Dugger!

luvshk in Republic loved it

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