The mint julep is a classic cocktail often associated with the American south, but enjoyed far and wide! This no fuss julep recipe ditches the mint syrup and uses sugar cubes and fresh mint leaves for julep that’s ready fast and tastes like summer.
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Strawberry Moonshine Mint Julep
This fun variation on a traditional mint julep uses moonshine in place of the traditional bourbon and adds strawberries. The sweet and tart strawberries, coupled with the herbal bite of fresh mint tames the harsh notes of the Moonshine and makes this a surprisingly smooth, refreshing sipper.
Mint Julep Shake
This adults-only milkshake is a decadent nod to that classic cocktail, the mint julep. As many well know, Bourbon and rich vanilla ice cream are already the best of friends. Adding a little fresh mint to the mix gently cuts the sweetness and makes this a sweet favorite you’ll want to keep returning to.
Brown Sugar Basil Julep
This variation on the Mint Julep uses Basil in place of mint and brown sugar in place of white. This sweet and refreshing cocktail shows of the anise-like elements of fresh Basil. Besides being a classy looking garnish, a fresh strip of orange peel adds a nice citrusy bouquet to every swig.
The Classic Mint Julep
Kentucky Derby Day is just around the corner, and you don’t want to be stuck watching the races without a classic derby drink in hand! This mint julep is just the ticket, with plenty of fresh mint flavor and, yes, even homemade crushed ice for the cocktail purist. It’s tradition for a reason–you’ll see!
