The Cocktail Hour: The Classic Mint Julep

Happy Derby Day, y’all! Can you imagine a day like this without a celebratory cocktail in hand? It’s almost blasphemous and I couldn’t touch on it without mentioning the traditional Derby cocktail. Courtesy of the presenter of the Derby, Woodford Reserve, enjoy this classic Mint Julep recipe, and you’ll feel like you’re off to the races!

Mint Julep

The traditional Derby Day cocktail, and a southern ritual crafted from bourbon, simple syrup and mint.

Ingredients

2 oz. Woodford Reserve

1/2 oz. simple syrup

3 fresh mint leaves

Crushed ice

Instructions:

Express the essential oils in the mint and rub them inside the glass. To the same glass, add simple syrup, bourbon, and crushed ice. Stir. Garnish with more ice and fresh mint, and enjoy.

Happy Derby de Mayo!