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The time has finally come to break out the seersucker and fascinators because the greatest two minutes in sports finally returns on May 7.
In anticipation of the beloved day, here are some ideas on how to celebrate the 148th Kentucky Derby in Southern style with two Maker’s MarkMintJulep cocktail recipes that will impress your guests.
THE CLASSIC: Maker’s Mark® Mint Julep
Maker’s Mark® Mint Julep
1-1/2 parts Maker’s Mark® Bourbon
Fresh mint
2 tablespoons simple syrup* muddled with mint
Splash of distilled water
Powdered sugar
Mix together simple syrup* muddled with mint, Maker’s Mark® Bourbon and distilled water. Fill glass with crushed ice and pour mixture over top. Sprinkle top of ice with powdered sugar. Garnish with a mint sprig.
*Simple syrup
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup distilled water
THE TWIST: Maker’s Mark® Strawberry Julep
Maker’s Mark® Strawberry Julep
2 parts Maker’s Mark® Bourbon
2 fresh strawberries
1 part simple syrup*
6 mint leaves
1 part fresh lemon juice
Muddle strawberries, mint leaves and simple syrup in mixing glass. Add Maker’s Mark® and lemon juice and fill with ice. Shake well and double strain into a martini glass.
*Simple syrup
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup distilled water
