Get your pewter cups ready because the Kentucky Derby is on the horizon and we all know what that means: it’s mint julep time!
The mint julep, the unofficial cocktail of the Derby, is the real reason we get excited for this beloved Kentucky event. The bourbon, ice and loads of fresh mint makes this cocktail not only powerful, but refreshing, too.
The classic recipe in the video above is perfect as it is, but it also begs for experimentation. That’s what we have for you today. Behold, the many ways you can reinvent the mint julep.
(And if you want to make a huge pitcher of mint juleps, follow The Kitchn’s great instructions.)
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How Sweet It Is
Frozen Peach And Vanilla Mint Juleps
Get the Frozen Peach And Vanilla Mint Juleps recipe from How Sweet It Is
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Drizzle And Dip
Pineapple And Ginger Julep
Get the Pineapple And Ginger Julep recipe from Drizzle & Dip
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Gimme Some Oven
Sparkling Ginger Mint Juleps
Get the Sparkling Ginger Mint Juleps recipe from Gimme Some Oven
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How Sweet It Is
Fresh Watermelon Mint Julep
Get the Fresh Watermelon Mint Julep recipe from How Sweet It Is
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