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5 Mint Julep Variations To Try During The Kentucky Derby

Author Erica Banas // Rock Music Reporter

The Kentucky Derby is this Saturday (May 4), and when the masses descend on Churchill Downs in their finest Derby duds (and hats), they’ll be ordering Mint Juleps like crazy.

If you’re hosting a Derby party or are attending one, consider putting a spin on the classic cocktail with one of these five variations. Ingredients and instructions can be found through the links below. Cheers!

 

Orange Mint Julep:  For those who love a citrus twist!

Orange Mint Julep

With the Kentucky Derby happening this weekend, it only seemed logical to make a Mint Julep this week. An Orange Mint Julep to be exact!A traditional Mint Julep is basically mint and bourbon, with...

 

Champagne Julep:  For those who love the bubbly!

Champagne Julep Recipe | Bevvy

The Champagne Julep is a fairly simple, creative, and bubbly variation on the classic Mint Julep. While it begins just like the original, with bourbon, sugar, and mint, this recipe adds champagne to mellow out the sugar and to give the drink a dash of cos...

 

Chocolate Mint Julep:  For those who enjoy a dessert cocktail!

Chocolate Mint Julep Cocktail Recipe

Twisting the classic mint julep idea just a bit, this variation substitutes crème de cacao for the sugar, adding a chocolate flavor that pairs well with both bourbon and mint.

 

Sweet Tea Mint Julep:  Two southern classics collide with this drink recipe.

Sweet Tea Mint Juleps Recipe

Sweet Tea Mint Juleps feature ingredients from two quintessential Southern beverages--with sparkling wine stirred in. Chill your glasses while the tea mixture chills. You can also shake the cocktail with ice before serving, but strain the ice before you pour.

 

Spicy Pineapple Mint Julep:  Jalapeno simple syrup gives this drink its kick, while the pineapple provides a mellow flavor.

http://www.justputzing.com/2015/04/spicy-pineapple-mint-juleps.html

 

Erica Banas is a rock/classic rock blogger that loves the smell of old vinyl in the morning.

Erica Banas is a news blogger who's been covering the rock/classic rock world since 2014. The coolest event she's ever covered in person was the 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony. (Sir Paul McCartney inducting Foo Fighters? C'mon now!) She's also well-versed in etiquette and extraordinarily nice. #TransRightsAreHumanRights

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