Kentucky Derby Blackberry Mint Julep
A fun spin on the classic cocktail just in time for this years derby events!
The Mint Julep is an iconic cocktail for its popularity at the Kentucky Derby. This refreshing variation adds a little extra flavor with fresh blackberries. This drink can go beyond Derby Season and can be enjoyed all throughout the summer. I was pregnant with Beck last spring/summer so I will definitely be sippin’ on fun cocktails like this while the weather is warm and blackberries are in season.
Jared is also a bourbon drinker, so we have plenty of bourbon on hand to create bourbon based mixed drinks. Any bourbon you have will work for this recipe. And anytime I get to muddle ingredients is fun to me – especially in these julep cups that I literally only use once a year for the Kentucky Derby!
With the Kentucky Derby only a few days away, add these ingredients to your grocery list for a yummy, on theme cocktail.
Ingredients
- 2 parts bourbon
- 1 part simple syrup
- 7 blackberries, muddled + more for garnish
- 6 mint leaves, muddled + more for garnish
Instructions
- Muddle blackberries and mint leaves in simple syrup at the bottom of mixing glass. Then strain into serving glass.
- Add crushed ice to glass, then pour in bourbon.
- Stir until combined, then add garnishes.
Now you’re only one giant hat away from being transported to Churchill Downs for Derby Day!
