Celebrate Kentucky Derby with Fresh Lemon Mint Juleps
April 28, 2009
Since the Kentucky Derby is this weekend, I thought I would create the ideal springtime mint julep. My version is slightly different, made with fresh lemon juice and agave nectar. It’s traditionally served in an iced silver or pewter mug during the Kentucky Derby, but any glass is fine when it tastes this good (and I promise you, it’s fabulous). I used Gentleman Jack which is one of my favorite bourbons, but feel free to use your favorite. Enjoy a taste of Kentucky with every sip of this fresh drink.
Fresh Lemon Mint Julip
Prep:
5 minutes
Yield:
1 serving
Ingredients
1/3 cup bourbon
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons agave nectar (I used light)
5 mint leaves, finely chopped
Ice
Fresh mint
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons agave nectar (I used light)
5 mint leaves, finely chopped
Ice
Fresh mint
Preparation
1. Combine bourbon, lemon juice, nectar and fresh mint stirring well. Strain mixture into tall glass filled with ice, removing mint. Garnish with fresh mint sprig and serve.
7 Responses to “Celebrate Kentucky Derby with Fresh Lemon Mint Juleps”
shane says:
April, 30 2009at 09:44 am
Hi Gail,
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Gail Ribnick says:
April, 29 2009at 06:01 pm
I LOVE the website and wait every day for menu ideas! I would like to be able to download one recipe, not the whole 13 pages each time. Is there a way to print only one recipe at a time? Thanks.
Taylor Block says:
April, 29 2009at 06:26 pm
Great recipe and even better website, Alison! It's also possible to substitute fresh lemon for a packet of True Lemon (http://www.truelemon.com). It's 100% all-natural crystallized lemon!
Keep up the great work!
Shelley says:
May, 04 2009at 02:52 pm
Your Agave Mint Julep's were delicious. My husbnd is from Kentucky and he was a little skeptical. They were the hit of our Kentucky Derby party. People were disappointed when we ran out of Agave Syrup. If someone doesn't like Bourbon or mint julep's, this is the recipe for them. The lemon gives this drink a nice clean citrus taste and offsets the taste of the Bourbon. I never realized how easy it is to find Agave syrup. Trader Joe's carries it, my local cooking store as well as the health food store. Your Agave Julep variation will definately become an annual tradition.
Alison Lewis says:
May, 04 2009at 03:10 pm
Shelley! Thanks so much for your comment! Glad that you liked them! I really look forward to meeting you in the near future! Best regards, Alison
Elizabeth Compton says:
May, 05 2009at 06:24 am
The Lemon mint juleps were a huge hit at our First Annual Kentucky Derby party! "These are darn good and so refreshing!" was just one of the many comments we heard throughout the afternoon. Thank you so much for a wonderful recipe and for making our party such a hit!
Alison Lewis says:
May, 05 2009at 07:42 am
Glad you enjoyed them and found the agave nectar with no problem. Alison
