The Kentucky Derby is known as “The Greatest Two Minutes in Sports.” Held in the middle of bourbon country, the annual horse race perhaps has more of a reputation for its elaborate hats and the mint juleps consumed during the event than as an actual sporting event.
Roughly 17,000 mint juleps are expected to to be consumed at this year’s event, requiring a massive 1,000 pounds of mint.
A traditional mint julep, while delicious, doesn’t have to be the only cocktail you enjoy while watching the race (although arguably you’ll only be able to make it through one during the actual two-minute race). Here are a few variations on the traditional julep that are also worth a look.
The Glenfiddich Malt Julep
Created by Struan Ralph, Glenfiddich Global Ambassador
Ingredients:
2 parts Glenfiddich 14 Year Old
Bruised mint leaves
Simple Syrup
2 dashes Angostura bitters
Directions: Build with crushed ice and garnish with mint sprigs.
“Switch up this classic American cocktail with the Single Malt Scotch that re-wrote the rule book. Glenfiddich 14 Bourbon Barrel Reserve is aged in two bourbon casks, the second a heavily charred virgin oak cask, unique to the Kelvin Cooperage and the Glenfiddich distillery. This cask finishing brings rich flavors of vanilla, summer fruits and caramelized oak, the perfect base for your new favorite mint julep.” – Struan Ralph
Tarallucci e Vino Mint Julep
Ingredients:
2 ounces of Vecchia Romagna Riserva, 10 year Brandy
.5 ounces of Passion Fruit Syrup
4 muddled Raspberries
2 dashes of Angostura Bitters
Pinch of Mint
Directions: Fill a highball glass with cracked ice and add all ingredients and garnish with a pinch of mint.
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