Mint Julep - Official Kentucky Derby Recipe

Recipe By:
R.T. Eby
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Mint Julep Official Kentucky Derby Recipe
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  • Total Time 5 min Ico-add
  • Yield 1 Serving
  • Level Medium

A mint julep is a southern tradition that transcends the annual horse race held at Churchill Downs in Louisville on May 1st. During the Kentucky Derby Festival juleps are sometimes served in a special silver...
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Ingredients

  • Mint sprigs
  • Crushed ice
  • 1 tablespoon simple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 2 ounces early times® kentucky whisky
  • For simple syrup:
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 bunch fresh mint sprigs
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Directions

  1. 1. Crush a few mint leaves in the bottom of an 8 ounce glass then fill with crushed ice.
  2. 2. Add simple syrup and water. Add the whisky and stir gently until glass frosts.
  3. 3. Garnish with a fresh mint sprig; sip and enjoy.
  4. 4. To make the simple syrup: Combine sugar and water. Boil for 5 minutes stirring only when first combined.
  5. 5. Pour syrup over a handful of mint leaves and gently crush the mint with a spoon. Refrigerate overnight in a closed jar.
  6. 6. Remove mint leaves. The syrup stays fresh for several weeks when refrigerated.
 
 
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    Covering 147 acres, Churchill Downs, where the Derby is run, is among the most famous sporting venues in the world. It has a seating capacity of over 165,000 people.