Learn how to make a mint julep with this easy recipe! The traditional drink of the Kentucky Derby, this bourbon cocktail is aromatic and refreshing.<\/p>\n
\n Have you ever tried a mint julep? If you like fresh mint (like me) or bourbon (like Jack), then you absolutely should.<\/p>\n A mint julep is made with four simple ingredients:<\/strong> bourbon, simple syrup, crushed ice, and fresh mint.<\/p>\n It\u2019s the traditional drink of the Kentucky Derby<\/strong>, and it might be as important a tradition as the horse race itself. The Kentucky Derby\u2019s website claims that fans consume 125,000 mint juleps at the Churchill Downs racetrack over the race weekend each year!<\/p>\n That said, it doesn\u2019t have to be Derby Day for you to enjoy a mint julep. This ice cold cocktail is refreshing anytime, and it\u2019s easy to make at home. Learn how with this classic mint julep recipe!<\/strong><\/p>\n \n Here\u2019s what you\u2019ll need to…<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\n<\/span><\/p>\nMint Julep Ingredients<\/h2>\n