Mint Julep: The Kentucky Derby Cocktail 3 WAYS

Learn how to make the kentucky derby drink, a mint julep cocktail. We'll check out the artwork on the Woodford Reserve Kentucky Derby 148 bottle. We'll even get a Churchill Downs Mint Julep.

After we make our Woodford Reserve Mint Julep cocktail recipe, we’ll try different versions - at Churchill Downs, Jockey Silks, and Swizzle! You’ll be ready for the 2022 Kentucky Derby on Saturday, May 7.

Perfect Mint Julep Recipe
2.5 oz. bourbon of your choice (I used Woodford Reserve Bourbon)
.5 oz. simple syrup or mint infused simple syrup
7-10 mint leaves
Large mint bouquet for garnish

Serve in a Barfly Stainless Steel Mint Julep Cup
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Churchill Downs Bourbon and Bridles Experience:
https://www.derbymuseum.org/plan-a-vi...

Swizzle at Galt House:
https://www.swizzle25.com

$1000 Mint Julep Kentucky Derby
https://www.foodandwine.com/news/wood...

$2500 Mint Julep Kentucky Derby
https://money.com/kentucky-derby-mint...

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Video Contents
0:00 Intro
1:03 Mint Julep at Home
4:39 Churchill Downs
7:43 Jockey Silks
8:35 Swizzle
10:11 Conclusion

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