Derby Drink of the Day – Mint Julep

The mint julep is the official drink of the Kentucky Derby.  Ben Davis shows you an EASY way to make one!

What you need:

• Fresh mint
• Crushed Ice
• Simple Syrup
• Bourbon

Muddle some fresh mint in 2 ounces of simple syrup, pour over crushed ice, add bourbon and garnish with mint.

The #MintJulep is the official drink of the @KentuckyDerby! @bendavisradio walks you through an EASY way to make it! pic.twitter.com/nRiWJHR5um

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Or you can just use Old Forester’s Mint Julep – it’s perfect and way easier than making it yourself!!