As you watch The
Kentucky Derby - A.K.A. "the most exciting two minutes in sports" - action unfold, it's pretty much customary to sip on a mint julep, so here are a few cocktails that were inspired by the traditional Southern drink.
Recibido Julep: (Created by Kenneth Vanhooser, Principal Bartender at Piora)
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Slow & Low Julep. (Courtesy Photo) |
• 1.75 oz.
Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva
• 1.5 oz. Watermelon Juice
• .3 oz. Laphroig Tripple Wood
• .3 oz. Mint Syrup
• Club Soda
Directions: Combine
Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva, watermelon juice, Laphroig Tripple Wood, and mint syrup with ice in a shaker and mix. Top with club soda over crushed ice.
Slow & Low Julep:
• 3 oz. Slow & Low Rye Whiskey
• 1/2 oz. Simple Syrup, Preferably Demerara
• 11 Mint mint (1 sprig for garnish)
• Crushed ice
Directions: Muddle whiskey and mint in a mix glass. Add 1 large cube of ice. Stir, but not so much as to dilute - a bakers dozen revolutions. Add liberal amounts of crushed ice to more than fill the tin cup. Fine strain contents of mix into a glass over crushed ice. Garnish with six mint leaves.
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Baby Bourbon Smash. (Courtesy Photo) |
Baby Bourbon Smash:
• 1 1/2 parts Hudson Baby Bourbon
• 3/4 oz. Simple Syrup
• 2 fresh Lemon wedges
• A couple prigs of Fresh Mint
• Club Soda
Directions: Muddle lemons, 4-6 mint leaves, and simple syrup in the bottom of an Old Fashioned/rocks glass. Add cracked ice, Hudson Baby Bourbon, and top with splash of club soda. Stir briefly to combine and garnish with a mint sprig.
Champagne Mint Julep:
• 2 parts Maker's MarkŪ Bourbon
• 2 parts Sparkling White Wine
• 1/2 parts Elderflower Liqueur
• Lemon twist,
for garnish
• Mint,
for garnish
Directions: Mix together Maker's MarkŪ Bourbon, sparkling white wine, elderflower liqueur. Muddle with mint. Pour over crushed ice and garnish with lemon twist.
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Champagne Mint Julep. (Courtesy Photo) |
Nicole is the Editor-in-Chief of Hamptons.com where she focuses on lifestyle, nightlife, and mixology. She grew up in the Hamptons and currently resides in Water Mill.
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