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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 mins
Total Time 5 mins
Course Cocktail, Drinks
Cuisine American, Southern
Servings 1 serving
Calories 284 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 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

Sodium: 27mgCalcium: 21mgVitamin C: 3mgVitamin A: 257IUSugar: 31gFiber: 1gPotassium: 68mgCalories: 284kcalPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gFat: 1gProtein: 1gCarbohydrates: 32gIron: 2mg
Keyword gin mint julep, ginger, mint julep
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