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Easy Blueberry Kentucky Derby Mint Julep Recipe

A refreshing fresh blueberry Kentucky Derby mint julep recipe with a little fresh blueberry twist! This icy cold bourbon cocktail needs no introduction on the hottest summer days for the perfect occasion! Keep cool with these minty fresh blueberry juleps on Kentucky Derby Day!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
COURSE Cocktails, Drinks
CUISINE American, Summer Cocktails
SERVINGS 1

Equipment

Julep Cup
Bar Spoon
Jigger
Muddler

Ingredients
  

  • 2 oz Bourbon - Four Roses Bourbon or your favorite good quality brand
  • 8 leaves Fresh Mint
  • 1/2 oz Simple Syrup
  • 1 handful Fresh Ripe Blueberries
  • Crushed Ice - see instructions listed above

Instructions
 

  • Grab a julep cup or rocks glass and pour in the simple syrup. Add mint leaves and blueberries to the cup.
  • Muddle everything together with the syrup until fragrant and crushed.
  • Pour in bourbon and top everything off with crushed ice 3/4 of the way or a little more. Stir with a bar spoon until everything is combined and the julep cup begins to fog up on the outside from the icy coldness of the cocktail.
  • Top the rest of the way with more crushed ice and garnish with fresh sprigs of mint and a skewer of blueberries, if desired. Serve immediately, nice and cold!
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