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How To Make A Mint Julep, From The Classic To New Twists

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Get your pewter cups ready because the Kentucky Derby is on the horizon and we all know what that means: it’s mint julep time!

The mint julep, the unofficial cocktail of the Derby, is the real reason we get excited for this beloved Kentucky event. The bourbon, ice and loads of fresh mint makes this cocktail not only powerful, but refreshing, too.

The classic recipe in the video above is perfect as it is, but it also begs for experimentation. That’s what we have for you today. Behold, the many ways you can reinvent the mint julep.

(And if you want to make a huge pitcher of mint juleps, follow The Kitchn’s great instructions.)

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A Spicy Perspective
Mint Julep
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How Sweet It Is
Frozen Peach And Vanilla Mint Juleps
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Drizzle And Dip
Pineapple And Ginger Julep
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Jelly Toast Blog
Blackberry Mint Julep
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Broma Bakery
Peach Julep
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Gimme Some Oven
Sparkling Ginger Mint Juleps
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How Sweet It Is
Fresh Watermelon Mint Julep
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She Wears Many Hats
Frozen Mint Juleps
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Cake N Knife
Strawberry Mint Julep
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What Molly Made
Peach Tea Mint Julep
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How Sweet It Is
Pineapple Mint Julep
Get the Pineapple Mint Julep recipe from How Sweet It Is

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