• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Home
  • About Me
    • Featured In
  • Recipe Index
  • This & That
  • Contact

The Blond Cook logo

menu icon
go to homepage
search icon
Homepage link
  • Home
  • Recipe Index
  • About Me
  • Contact
  • This & That
    • Email
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Twitter
  • ×

    Home » Recipes » Beverages

    By Amy · Published: Apr 17, 2014 · Updated: May 14, 2020 · This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy 2 Comments

    Mint Julep

    FacebookTweetPinEmailYummly
    Jump to Recipe

    Now let’s be real here… who needs a silver cup to enjoy the classic Mint Julep?

    A bourbon cocktail with crushed ice garnished with fresh mint. Text at top of image.

    Honestly, I’ve never been into any kind of pro sports, racing or anything of the nature.

    But one thing’s for sure:  You can always count me in for the party.  

    We recently got invited to my first Kentucky Derby party and of course we accepted.  Apparently my big round head has to sport a big hat for a contest.

    And I’m soooooo looking forward to it!

    A mint julep cocktail in a glass with a green striped straw on a black background.

    The Mint Julep is the traditional drink of the Kentucky Derby, so I’m sure I’ll be sipping on a few of these.  It’s customary that they’re served in silver cups, but I didn’t have a silver cup to prepare this in.  Doesn’t matter to me.  Oh, and the ice is supposed to be crushed.  I can handle that.

    A closeup of a brown horse's face. The horse has a carrot in its mouth.

    I’ve never had much to do with horses at all until I recently moved.  My new neighbor has 2 of the most beautiful friendly horses, and I visit them about once a week to feed them a few carrots.

    A white horse being handed a carrot in its mouth.

    Aren’t they the coolest?

    Overhead view of a mint julep cocktail on a black surface.

    So it doesn’t matter if you’re into horses, racing or competitive sports… you can always enjoy this cocktail like I do… at ANY event!

    Disclosure:  The folks at Knob Creek were nice enough to provide me with a bottle of their awesome bourbon that I made this Mint Julep with.  All opinions shared are my own.

    Print
    clock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag iconfolder folder iconinstagram instagram iconpinterest pinterest iconfacebook facebook iconprint print iconsquares squares iconheart heart iconheart solid heart solid icon
    Overhead view of a julep cocktail in a glass with a sprig of fresh mint.

    Mint Julep


    • Total Time: 5 mins
    • Yield: 1
    Print Recipe
    Pin Recipe

    Ingredients

    • 8–10 fresh mint leaves
    • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
    • 2 ounces bourbon
    • Extra mint sprig, for garnish

    Instructions

    1. In a glass, muddle mint leaves with sugar (if you don’t have a muddler, use the back of a wooden spoon).
    2. Fill the glass with crushed ice. Top with bourbon and stir to combine. Garnish with fresh mint sprig.
    • Prep Time: 5 mins
    • Category: Cocktails
    • Cuisine: American

    Keywords: mint julep

    Adapted from Kitchen Riffs

    « Coconut Orange Daiquiri
    Tomato, Basil and Mozzarella Bruschetta »

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

      Leave a Reply Cancel reply

      Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

      Recipe rating ★☆ ★☆ ★☆ ★☆ ★☆
      Recipe Rating




    1. Valerie | From Valerie's Kitchen says

      May 03, 2014 at 11:05 am

      Hahahaha, those horse photos are hilarious! I’m with you, I’ve never been to the races but if it’s an excuse to have one of these babies I’m in! Your beverage photos are stellar!

      Reply
      • Amy @ The Blond Cook says

        May 03, 2014 at 12:53 pm

        Thank you so much, Valerie… they’re one of my favorite things to photograph. The horses, on the other hand, weren’t that easy to capture! 🙂

        Reply

    Primary Sidebar

    • Email
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
    Amy (The Blond Cook) with long blonde hair and wearing a pink shirt smiling for the camera.

    Hey, I'm Amy Brinkley! Welcome to my online kitchen. I love cooking simple, family-friendly recipes with everyday ingredients.

    More about me →

    Popular Recipes

    • Easy Creamed Corn
    • Buttery Garlic Steamed Clams
    • Instant Pot Mexican Shredded Beef
    • Pineapple Margarita
    • Simple Dog Biscuits
    • Creamy Tuscan Shrimp and Scallops

    Instant Pot Recipes

    • Instant Pot Chili
    • Easy Instant Pot Pulled Pork
    • Instant Pot Pork Carnitas
    • Instant Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage
    • Instant Pot Beef Stew
    • Instant Pot Ham and White Bean Soup

    NEVER MISS A RECIPE!

    Sign up to get new recipes via email.

    Footer

    A banner of logos of websites that The Blond Cook has been featured in.

    AS AN AMAZON ASSOCIATE I EARN FROM QUALIFYING PURCHASES.

    © COPYRIGHT 2011-2022 · TBC MEDIA, LLC · DISCLOSURE AND PRIVACY POLICY · ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT

    Share this ArticleLike this article? Email it to a friend!

    Email sent!