This Mint Julep Puts a Twist on a Classic for Your Kentucky Derby Party
The fastest two minutes in sports are just around the corner, y’all!
If you recall, I visited Louisville, KY, earlier this year, and I instantly fell in love with the city, especially its bourbons! I mean, who wouldn’t, right? Well, I also went to the Kentucky Derby Museum and toured Churchill Downs, which was incredibly interesting, even without a race going on.
So, needless to say, you know I’m going to be donning some big hat on May 4th and cheering on one of my favorite four-legged friends during this year’s Kentucky Derby, but the race just ain’t complete without a mint julep in hand. Luckily, my good friends at Four Roses Bourbon (hi, Al!), sent me fancy-pants recipe that puts a fanciful twist on the classic that’s perfect for any Derby Day parties on your horizon.
Don’t forget to get those cute tin mint julep cups, too, y’all!
Four Roses Mint Julep
Created by Tommy Flynn, Beverage Director of Paper Daisy
Ingredients:
1 ½ ounces Four Roses Small Batch Bourbon
½ ounce Plantation dark rum
½ ounce Jacoulot Crème de Peche de Vigne (*I’m sure any old peach liqueur would work in a pinch, though)
½ ounce mint-infused simple syrup (*Infused simple syrups are way easier to make than you think!)
2 dashes Angostura bitters
2 dashes Regan’s orange bitters
4 drops rose water (*Also super easy to make if you can’t find any in your supermarket)
Cava top
Mint springs and rose petals for garnish (optional)
Directions:
1. Combine all ingredients except Cava in a Julep cup with crushed ice
2. Stir with a swizzle
3. Top with Cava and add garnishes, if using.
Not hosting a Kentucky Derby party at home? Check out Eater’s list of Austin’s best Derby parties.
