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Derby Day Mint Julep

published by KittyK on Apr 20, 2011

The Mint Julep is a mixed alcoholic drink or cocktail, associated with the cuisine of the Southern United States.

The Mint Julep cocktail has been promoted by Churchill Downs in association with the Kentucky Derby since 1938.  Each year almost 120,000 juleps are served at Churchill Downs over the two day celebration of the annual Kentucky Derby.  The Mint Julep is a mixed alcoholic drink or cocktail, associated with the cuisine of the Southern United States.

A Mint Julep is traditionally made with four ingredients: mint, bourbon, sugar, and water. Spearmint is the mint of choice used in Southern states, particularly Kentucky.

Mint Juleps were often served in silver or pewter cups, and held only by the bottom and top edges of the cup. This allows frost to form on the outside of the cup.  Now days, Mint Juleps are commonly served in tall old-fashioned glasses, Collins glasses, or highball glasses with a straw. 

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In keeping with my prior article on the Kentucky Derby, it is only fitting for me to provide a recipe for the Mint Julep.   Bottoms Up!

 

The Early Times Mint Julep Recipe

2 cups sugar

2 cups water

Sprigs of fresh mint

•Crushed ice

Early Times Kentucky Whisky

Silver Julep Cups (or a glass of your choice)

Make a syrup by boiling sugar and water together for five minutes.  Cool and place in a covered container with six or eight sprigs of fresh mint. Refrigerate overnight.  Make one julep at a time by filling a julep cup (or glass of your choice) with crushed ice, adding one tablespoon mint syrup and two ounces of Early Times Kentucky Whisky. Stir rapidly with a spoon to frost the outside of the cup.  Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint.

 

46 Responses so far | Have Your Say!

  1. # 1 by Dreamy777
    April 20th, 2011 at 6:08 pm #

    sounds really good

  2. # 2 by aprilsong
    April 21st, 2011 at 3:16 am #

    really thanks for you for your wonderful recipes

  3. # 3 by sanaahmed
    April 21st, 2011 at 8:53 am #

    great share

  4. # 4 by galore
    April 21st, 2011 at 7:42 pm #

    nice one

  5. # 5 by Kathy Morelli LPC
    April 22nd, 2011 at 4:37 am #

    fun article!

  6. # 6 by adicodrean1967
    April 22nd, 2011 at 5:21 am #

    great post

  7. # 7 by bolive
    April 22nd, 2011 at 5:36 am #

    looks refreshing!

  8. # 8 by foxpete88
    April 22nd, 2011 at 6:53 am #

    a good share.-

  9. # 9 by anndavey650
    April 23rd, 2011 at 12:01 pm #

    Yum… it’s hotting up in the UK for a change and I could have really done with one of those today!

  10. # 10 by mrgpk63
    April 23rd, 2011 at 9:24 pm #

    One Day I hope to try a Mint Julep even if I never get to Kentucky.
    Cheers Everybody. Good Publication. :-)

  11. # 11 by CHIPMUNK
    April 25th, 2011 at 9:18 am #

    Sounds good

  12. # 12 by adicodrean1967
    April 26th, 2011 at 3:37 am #

    good post

  13. # 13 by Wrath Warbone
    April 26th, 2011 at 9:24 pm #

    I heard mention of the mint julep by southerners many times but I never really knew exactly what it is. This article is very well written.

  14. # 14 by 1Arjun
    April 27th, 2011 at 7:32 am #

    Looks great..

  15. # 15 by juliachild
    April 28th, 2011 at 11:57 pm #

    thanks for sharing

  16. # 16 by juliachild
    May 1st, 2011 at 1:15 pm #

    great work…

  17. # 17 by researchanalyst
    May 1st, 2011 at 9:04 pm #

    The Spearmint must give it a real refreshing taste.

  18. # 18 by juliachild
    May 1st, 2011 at 11:28 pm #

    great share,thanks

  19. # 19 by prasul
    May 4th, 2011 at 7:43 am #

    Love, can feel the refreshment!!

  20. # 20 by alexgadd
    May 6th, 2011 at 3:15 pm #

    Good share, wonder if they sale it over in the UK.

  21. # 21 by sanaahmed
    May 6th, 2011 at 4:02 pm #

    nice one

  22. # 22 by MaxBuceo
    May 7th, 2011 at 8:50 pm #

    I like this post. Interesting share.
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    Thank you.

  23. # 23 by sanaahmed
    May 8th, 2011 at 12:37 pm #

    yummy

  24. # 24 by mikailahmayhem69
    May 9th, 2011 at 9:23 pm #

    I want to try this! thanks for the share!

  25. # 25 by Minaem
    May 11th, 2011 at 2:36 am #

    should try this!

  26. # 26 by Pooja Says
    May 11th, 2011 at 4:32 am #

    Sounds like an exotic cousin of the Mojito. Shall try it soon. :)

  27. # 27 by neopisiva
    May 12th, 2011 at 10:57 am #

    Cool!:o)

  28. # 28 by Peace Poet
    May 12th, 2011 at 8:17 pm #

    Very delicious recipe. thanks for sharing.

  29. # 29 by payaltyagi
    May 13th, 2011 at 2:24 am #

    very nice posting.
    keep it up

  30. # 30 by Cassle Tang
    May 13th, 2011 at 2:38 am #

    Sounds really good and refreshing! I would like to try it some time, but seeking for ingredients around my place is a hard thing to be done. :D

  31. # 31 by juliachild
    May 14th, 2011 at 12:27 pm #

    Thanks for sharing.

  32. # 32 by MaxBuceo
    May 14th, 2011 at 1:05 pm #

    I like this post. Interesting share.
    Please visit:

    http://socyberty.com/issues/in-40-minutes-it-fell-ger/

    Thank you

  33. # 33 by Ebbin Jose
    May 15th, 2011 at 2:06 am #

    I am gona try this right away!

  34. # 34 by mona rastogi
    May 15th, 2011 at 7:55 am #

    thanks for sharing

  35. # 35 by Cassle Tang
    May 15th, 2011 at 8:14 am #

    Do you have some cool recipes for hot days, Kitty? Please share them whenever you got spare time. Especially those drinks who don’t require too much ingredients because it’s hard to find those things here. :)

  36. # 36 by Pooja Says
    May 15th, 2011 at 10:08 am #

    And I tried it! We don’t get Early Times Kentucky Whisky here so had to use the locally available brand. And it came out goooooood. Thank you so much KittyK. My friends and I are gonna drink this every time there’s a cricket match on. :)

  37. # 37 by Hanum
    May 16th, 2011 at 6:05 am #

    Thanks for sharing KITTYK

  38. # 38 by R K Vajpeyi
    May 16th, 2011 at 2:32 pm #

    Sure sounds fantastic. Going to try it soon.

  39. # 39 by payaltyagi
    May 18th, 2011 at 2:00 am #

    Good Posting

  40. # 40 by LadyElena
    May 19th, 2011 at 2:28 am #

    Another cocktail to add to my Cocktail Recipe list.
    Refreshing…

  41. # 41 by Cassle Tang
    May 19th, 2011 at 10:23 am #

    Hey Pooja, it’s great to hear that someone has tried to use local drink instead of the original one and the recipe still produce a great drink. :)

  42. # 42 by MaxBuceo
    May 20th, 2011 at 9:27 pm #

    I like this post. Interesting share.
    Please visit:

    http://socyberty.com/issues/in-40-minutes-it-fell-ger/
    Thank you

  43. # 43 by Prometheus Ridley Scott
    May 24th, 2011 at 1:36 am #

    I could do with one of these about now!

  44. # 44 by yellow rose
    May 25th, 2011 at 5:29 am #

    i like it!

  45. # 45 by tenraj
    September 1st, 2011 at 9:48 pm #

    nice share

  46. # 46 by Kristie Claar
    October 3rd, 2011 at 2:04 pm #

    great share

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