Raspberry Mint Julep Recipe

The mint julep is the official cocktail of the Kentucky Derby, and this delicious cocktail offers and updated twist on an old favorite. Easy to make, this raspberry mint julep recipe is a perfect libation to indulge in while watching the races.

Raspberry Mint Julep Recipe

The mint julep is the official cocktail of the Kentucky Derby, and what could be better to make that with than Maker’s Mark Kentucky bourbon? Maker’s Mark contacted me to ask if I was interested in Kentucky Derby Cocktails made with Maker’s Mark. Well, you know me! I can’t say no to a good bourbon recipe, so I said yes.

I was intrigued by the Strawberry Mint Julep Recipe that Maker’s Mark they sent to me, but I didn’t have strawberries in the house, and the amount of Maker’s Mark used in their cocktail recipe seemed a little too liberal for me. I do believe that sometimes you can have too much of a good thing, so tempered the Maker’s Mark Bourbon in my version.

This is the original Maker’s Mark Strawberry Mint Recipe sent to me:

Maker’s Mark Strawberry Julep

2 parts Maker’s Mark Bourbon
2 fresh strawberries
1 part simple syrup
6 mint leaves
1 part fresh lemon juice

Muddle strawberries, mint leaves and simple syrup in mixing glass.
Add Maker’s Mark and lemon juice and fill with ice.
Shake well and double strain into a martini glass.

And this is what I ended up making:

Raspberry Mint Julep Recipe
By Ann
The mint julep is the official cocktail of the Kentucky Derby, and this delicious cocktail offers and updated twist on an old favorite. Easy to make, this raspberry mint julep recipe is a perfect libation to indulge in while watching the races.

Prep Time: 3 minutes

Ingredients:

● 4 Fresh Raspberries
● 6 Mint Leaves
● 1oz Simple Syrup
● 1oz Lemon Juice
● 1oz Maker’s Mark Bourbon

Directions:

● Muddle the raspberries, mint leaves and simple syrup in a mixing glass.
● Add lemon juice and Maker’s Mark; mix.
● Add ice.
● Double strain into a sugar rimmed martini glass.
● Enjoy!

Makes 1 Raspberry Mint Julep

Disclosure: Maker’s Mark sent me the liquor used for this recipe.No further compensation was supplied. All opinions are mine and in no way influenced by Maker’s Mark.

As always, drink responsibly and please don’t drink and drive.

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