Gin Mint Julep

Hey, y’all! It’s Derby Season — and as we are entering the final stretch, I’m excited to share several recipes here on the blog for you to enjoy at your Kentucky Derby Party! To kick things off this week, I’m going to be sharing cocktails that will be perfect accompaniments to your 2021 Derby Experience. All are tried and true Kentucky drinks and are simply delicious! Today I'm sharing one of my favorites: a Gin Mint Julep, a fun take on a classic Kentucky Derby Party Cocktail! If you love gin — this is the perfect cocktail recipe for you!

Gin Mint Julep: Kentucky Derby Party Cocktails

Gin Mint Julep

JC Phelps

Love gin? Try my Gin Mint Julep, which substitutes Kentucky Bourbon for gin. It's a delicious, refreshing cocktail!

5 from 1 vote

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 5 minutes mins

Course Cocktail, Drinks

Cuisine American, Southern

Servings 1 serving

Calories 284 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 2.5 oz. good quality gin
• 1.5 oz. simple syrup
• 1 tsp. lime juice
• 6 Mint Leaves more for garnish
• crushed ice

Instructions

 

• In the bottom of a julep cup, muddle mint leaves and simple syrup. This will extract the oil from the mint to flavor the cocktail. Add in lime juice and stir.
• Liberally fill glass with crushed ice.
• Pour gin over ice. Lightly stir.
• Garnish with mint + enjoy!

Notes

JC's note: using a good quality gin (I like Bombay Sapphire) and fresh lime juice makes all of the difference in this cocktail. Also, if you are in Kentucky (Louisville specifically), be sure to grab your mint a few days early -- it can be hard to find in stores around here right before Derby!

 

Nutrition

Calories: 284kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 27mgPotassium: 68mgFiber: 1gSugar: 31gVitamin A: 257IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 21mgIron: 2mg

Keyword gin mint julep, ginger, mint julep

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So easy and so refreshing, y’all — I know all at your Kentucky Derby Party will love the Gin Julep!

Enjoy + cheers, y’all!

Y’all come back now, ya hear?

My best,

JC

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