Sparkling Mint Juleps

Posted by Aldo Pusey on Friday, March 29, 2024

spring / cocktail

Sparkling Mint Juleps

Happy Friday!

Hold on to your giant fancy hats – the Kentucky Derby® is coming up in a few weeks, so we’ve partnered with 14 Hands Wine (a.k.a. the preferred wine of the Kentucky Derby) to bring you a fresh spring cocktail. What is it? A twist on a traditional mint julep – it’s minty, it’s tangy, and it’s sparkly!

The classic mint julep is made with mint, bourbon, simple syrup and crushed ice. Instead of the simple syrup, I took the liberty of adding lime juice and sparkling wine instead. I think bubbles make everything better and 14 Hands Brut, with its apple and citrus flavors, is the perfect addition.

I hope you give this one a try this weekend or while you’re enjoying the Derby on Saturday, May 6th!

Also – tune in to Facebook Live on April 27th at 2pm (central). I’ll be making Derby drinks a (including a delicious and refreshing rosé cocktail that’s pictured above!), along with some pretty party bites.


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Sparkling Mint Juleps

  PrintAuthor: Recipe type: cocktailServes: makes 1 cocktailIngredients
  • 5 mint leaves + a sprig of mint for garnish
  • 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon bourbon
  • 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon lime juice, plus lime slices for garnish
  • 2½ teaspoons maple syrup
  • handful of ice
  • ¼ cup 14 Hands Brut
Instructions
  • In a jar, combine the mint, bourbon, lime juice, maple syrup and stir. Pour into an 8 ounce julep glass filled with ice and top it off with the sparkling wine. Garnish with more lime slices and mint leaves.
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    Special thanks to 14 Hands Winery for partnering on this post!

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