Mint julep & simple syrup recipes for your Kentucky Derby party Cheers from The Rose Table cookbook
"Hay" there, mint julep! It's your go-to cocktail for the Kentucky Derby. (The Rose Table, The Rose Table 2024)
SAN ANTONIO – If you’re planning a party for the Kentucky Derby this weekend, we have some cocktail ideas for the “mane” event!
The mint julep is a standard for the Kentucky Derby, and you can make it even more authentic with a homemade mint simple syrup.
The recipes below are from The Rose Table’s cookbook. You can find more information here .
Mint Julep Ingredients:
2 ounces bourbon
1/2 ounce mint simple syrup
Mint sprigs
Finely crushed ice
Directions:
Fill mint julep glasses with crushed ice and a straw. Pour bourbon and simple syrup over ice. Garnish with a sprig of mint.
Mint simple syrup Ingredients:
2 cups water
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
Directions:
Bring sugar, water and mint leaves to a boil in a small sauce pan until the sugar is completely dissolved. Cool and strain to remove the mint leaves.
Need more Kentucky Derby party ideas? Find them here .
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