Monin’s Must-Try Juleps for the Kentucky Derby
The official cocktail of the Kentucky Derby just got better.
This year, Monin is giving bartenders and home mixologists fresh ways to toast the track—think juicy mango, cozy brown sugar, herbaceous cucumber, and even floral notes like lavender and jasmine. These seven Derby-ready recipes are packed with flavor and perfectly balanced, made to shine whether you’re behind the bar or hosting the ultimate Derby Day at home.
Let’s raise a julep (or two!) to bourbon, creativity, and the most stylish race of the year.
Derby Hat Julep
Ingredients
¼ oz. Mango Syrup
1 pump(s) Mint Concentrated Flavor
1 pump(s) Cucumber Concentrated Flavor
1 ½ oz. Bourbon
½ oz. Fresh Lime Juice
Garnish: Mint, Cucumber, Mango
Glass: Julep Cup
Preparation
Fill serving glass full of ice.
Pour ingredients into mixing glass with 2/3 ice in order listed.
Cap, shake and strain into serving glass with ice.
Add garnish and serve.
Classic Mint Julep
Ingredients
2 oz. Bourbon
½ oz. Pure Cane Syrup
2 pumps Mint Concentrated Flavor
1 cup Crushed Ice
Garnish: Mint Sprig, Powdered Sugar
Glass: Julep Cup
Preparation
Place ingredients into serving glass and muddle.
Add remaining ingredients and fill serving glass 1/2 full of crushed ice.
Stir to frost glass and top off with additional crushed ice.
Add garnish and serve.
Spiced Brown Sugar Julep
Ingredients
8 Mint Leaves
¾ oz. Spiced Brown Sugar Syrup
2 oz. Bourbon
Garnish: Mint, Brown Sugar, Powdered Sugar
Glass: Julep Cup
Preparation
Place ingredients into serving glass and muddle.
Add remaining ingredients and fill serving glass 1/2 full of crushed ice.
Stir to frost glass and top off with additional crushed ice.
Add garnish and serve.
Southern Peach Julep
Ingredients
2 oz. Premium Bourbon
½ oz. Peach Purée
Garnish: Mint, Peach, Powdered Sugar
Glass: Julep Cup
Preparation
Fill serving glass full of ice.
Pour ingredients into mixing tin in order listed.
Add ice from serving glass.
Cap, shake, and pour back into serving glass.
Add garnish and serve.
Lavender Julep
Ingredients
Muddle 12 Mint Leaves
2 oz. Bourbon
½ oz. Lavender Syrup
2 dashes Bitters
Garnish: Mint, Lavender Sprig
Glass: Julep Cup
Preparation
Fill serving glass full of ice.
Place ingredients into bottom of mixing glass and muddle.
Fill mixing glass 2/3 full of ice and pour remaining ingredients in order listed.
Cap, and shake and strain into serving glass with ice.
Add garnish and serve.
Honey Jasmine Julep
Ingredients
¾ oz. Honey Jasmine Syrup
8 Mint Leaves
3 dashes Bitters
2 oz. Premium Bourbon
1 Lemon Wedge (squeeze and discard)
Garnish: Mint Sprig, Powdered Sugar
Glass: Julep Cup
Preparation
Fill serving glass full of ice.
Pour ingredients into mixing glass with 2/3 ice in order listed.
Cap, shake and strain into serving glass with ice.
Add garnish and serve.
Watermelon Bourbon Julep
Ingredients
1 oz. Watermelon Purée
6 Mint Leaves
2 oz. Bourbon
Ice
Sparkling Water
Garnish: Watermelon, Lemon
Glass: Mug
Preparation
Place Ingredients into bottom of serving glass and muddle.
Fill serving glass full of ice and pour remaining ingredients in order listed.
Stir gently to mix.
Add garnish and serve.
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