Kentucky Derby Party and Blackberry Mint Juleps

Calling every Southern Belle and Gentleman wanna be (even better if you’re the real thing). My people at Pure Four Hundred are throwing the Savviest party of the season this Saturday May 3rd, 2014! The cost is $125 per guest (includes food and drinks) and a portion of the proceeds go to charity! Quit horsing around (had to), get dolled up and join us on a beautiful ranch for this fantasticly fun event! I hope to see you there!

Blackberry Mint Juleps (virgin as well)

Those of you who are familiar with the Kentucky Derby know that the mint Juleps are as important as the horses and hats. I found this recipe (and photo) on Creative Culinary. So, to help you get into the spirit of the races, I want to share it with you. I personally prefer the virgin version (replace alcohol with soda water for a refreshing option), but you can make it any which way you want.

Ingredients

Small ice cubes (I get mine from Sonic; they sell ice by the bag)
1/2 cup blackberries
4 tablespoons mint leaves torn in half
2 Tbsp simple syrup (equal parts water and sugar brought to boil just enough to melt sugar; cooled)
3 ounces bourbon
Prosecco or other sparkling wine
Mint sprigs and blackberries for garnish

Preparation

Fill a julep or small rocks glass overflowing with ice cubes.
In a shaker, muddle the blackberries, mint leaves and simple syrup.
Add 1 cup of ice cubes and bourbon to the shaker and shake well. Strain the drink into the glass filling it 3/4 full.
Finish filling the glass with the Prosecco, gently stir to combine.
Gently press on the mint leaves for garnish to release their aroma before putting a bunch into each cocktail; finish with a blackberry and serve with a short straw.

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Harley says
April 28, 2014 at 6:44 am

Where is this event being held? Sounds awesome

- Angie says
  April 28, 2014 at 12:26 pm
  
  It is being held at a Ranch estate near SLC, Utah !
  
Barbara | Creative Culinary says
April 28, 2014 at 9:10 am

Wish I were closer; I would come to your event…and bring some of these with me. I’m making a new one for this year’s Derby but this cocktail will be hard to beat; it was truly divine! Thanks for sharing.

- Angie says
  April 28, 2014 at 12:21 pm
  
  Thanks for such a fun Recipe Barbara!
  
Erin @ The Grass Skirt says
April 28, 2014 at 5:00 pm

I’ve never had a Mint Julep but want to try one. This one sounds one sounds so good!
The Grass Skirt

Blackberry Mint Juleps (virgin as well)

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