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Kentucky's Mint Julep

martini glass with cherry The mint julep became the official drink of the Kentucky Derby in 1938. Originally a vehicle for medicine...now it is the traditional crowd pleaser at Churchill Downs and the Kentucky Derby.

The mint julep requires just the right balance of ingredients...sweetness, mint and bourbon.

The Early Times Mint Julep

2 c sugar
2 c water
sprigs of fresh mint
crushed ice
Early Times Kentucky Whiskey

Make a simple syrup by boiling sugar and water for 5 minutes. Cool and place in a covered container with 6-8 sprigs of fresh mint. Refrigerate overnight.

Make one julep at a time by filling a glass with crushed ice. Add 1 T mint syrup and 2 oz Kentucky whiskey. Stir rapidly with a spoon to frost the outside of the cup. Garnish with fresh mint sprig.

Recipe by Early Times Distillery Company
www.earlytimes.com