Best Renees Derby Mint Julep Recipes
DERBY MINT JULEP
This Derby-ready julep doubles down on the mint flavor with a bright Mint Simple Syrup and fresh mint leaves. The julep cup is essential to the presentation. This recipe yields about 1 1/4 cups mint simple syrup, enough for 30 cocktails. You can also use it to make a refreshing non-alcoholic drink-add a few tablespoons to club soda and serve over ice.
Provided by Tommy Werner
Categories Bourbon Kentucky Derby Cocktail Mint Spring Drink
Yield 1 cocktail
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Make the Mint Simple Syrup:
- Combine mint, sugar, and 1 cup water in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes. Let cool to room temperature. Using a fine-mesh sieve or a colander lined with cheesecloth, strain mixture into a heatproof container and chill at least 25 minutes.
- Make the cocktail:
- Using your hands, lightly slap mint leaves, being careful not to bruise them, and place in a julep cup. Add 1/3 cup ice, then 2 tsp. Mint Simple Syrup. Pack another 1/3 cup ice on top. Add 1 oz. bourbon and stir. Add another 1/3 cup ice and remaining 1/2 oz. bourbon. Top with remaining 1 cup ice, tightly packing into a dome. Insert a straw into ice and garnish with mint sprigs.
- Do Ahead
- The Mint Simple Syrup can be made up to 5 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
EASY MINT JULEP WITH MINT SIMPLE SYRUP
An old fashioned classic made easy with mint simple syrup. Perfect for warm summer days, cool spring evenings, and Kentucky Derby Parties.
Provided by Renee N Gardner
Categories Drink Recipes
Time 5m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- **The simple syrup needs to be made at least an hour in advance so that it has time to cool.**
- Combine sugar water, and 3 sprigs of mint in a small saucepan.
- Heat to a boil over high heat stirring occasionally. Boil 3 minutes, then cool to room temperature.
- Strain syrup into a plastic squeeze bottle or other sealable container. Discard the mint solids. Refrigerate the simple syrup to cool completely before use - at least 45 minutes.
- Combine mint simple syrup, bourbon, and ice in a mint julep cup or highball glass.
- Briskly stir until glass is cold and condensation begins to form on the outside.
- Top with more ice and a sprig of mint. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 161 calories, Carbohydrate 8 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 0 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 0 grams fat, Fiber 0 grams fiber, Protein 0 grams protein, SaturatedFat 0 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 8 ounces, Sodium 2 milligrams sodium, Sugar 8 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams unsaturated fat
FROZEN DERBY MINT JULEPS
Perfect for Derby Day or any day spent lounging in the sun, these cool refreshing drinks are dangerously delicious! Garnish with fresh mint.
Provided by SunnyDaysNora
Categories Drinks Recipes Cocktail Recipes Whiskey Drinks Recipes
Time 5m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Pour bourbon, lemon juice, simple syrup, and mint leaves into a blender; blend on high until combined. Add ice; blend until juleps have a slushy consistency. Divide among serving glasses.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 145.1 calories, Carbohydrate 11.1 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 8.5 mg, Sugar 0.5 g
KENTUCKY DERBY MINT JULEPS
This is a real julep, the now classic julep first served to Derby guests in 1875 by Col. Meriwether Lewis Clark Jr., the founder of Churchill Downs. Now, as then, it is made with just four ingredients: finely crushed ice, a little sugar water, fresh spearmint and fine, aged, 90-proof straight Kentucky bourbon.
Provided by Suzanne Hamlin
Time 12h5m
Yield Up to 20 juleps
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- The day before serving, or even earlier, put the julep cups in the freezer. Put the water and sugar in a small saucepan, bring to a boil without stirring, and boil for 2 minutes, or until sugar is completely dissolved.
- Put the mint leaves in a glass jar or cup, pour the slightly cooled syrup over them, let cool, then cover and refrigerate for 12 hours or longer. When ready to use, strain out the mint leaves.
- Half an hour before serving, pack the julep cups tightly up to the rim with crushed ice and return them to the freezer.
- For each julep pour 3 ounces of bourbon over the ice, followed by two teaspoons of mint syrup. Do not stir or agitate. Use a cloth to hold each cup by the rim so as not to disturb the frost. Use a short straw or a chopstick to make a hole in the ice on the side of the cup and insert a sprig of mint. Serve immediately, preferably on a silver tray.
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