Fresh Berry Mint Julep (Make-Ahead Friendly)

Silver cup with crushed ice, garnished with a strawberry and mint, surrounded by more cups and ice.

Fresh Berry Mint Julep (Make-Ahead Friendly)

Recipe by: Erin Gierhart

This refreshing cocktail is perfect for your Kentucky Derby party, or any time you want to relax.

5 from 1 vote

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Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Ingredients

▢ ¼ cup (38.75 grams) berries washed
▢ 4-5 mint leaves washed
▢ ½ ounce (1 tablespoon) simple syrup
▢ 2 ½ ounces (5 tablespoons) bourbon whiskey
▢ Crushed ice

Instructions

Place the berries, mint leaves, and simple syrup in a julep cup. Muddle until the fruit is broken up.
¼ cup berries, 4-5 mint leaves, ½ ounce simple syrup
Fill a cup halfway with crushed ice.
Crushed ice
Add the bourbon and stir until the glass becomes frosty.
2 ½ ounces bourbon whiskey
Top with remaining ice and garnish.

Notes

You can use your favorite berry or a mix of berries. Strawberry and blackberry are my personal favorites.

Simple Syrup
Combine ½ cup sugar and ½ cup water in a small saucepan. Heat over medium until the sugar dissolves completely. Let cool before using. Store extra syrup in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.

Make a Pitcher (Serves 6)
Muddle 1 ½ cups berries, 30 mint leaves, and 3 ounces (just over ⅓ cup) of simple syrup in a large pitcher. Add 15 ounces (just under 2 cups) of bourbon. Stir well and refrigerate up to 6 hours. When ready to serve, pour about ⅓ cup over crushed ice and garnish each glass with fresh mint and berries.

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Servings

Calories 238 kcal

Nutrition

The nutritional facts provided are only estimates. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.

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