Kentucky Derby Specials – Author Dean Champane https://deanchampane.com Thu, 01 May 2025 14:16:25 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://deanchampane.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/cropped-cars-and-cocktails-icon-32x32.png Kentucky Derby Specials – Author Dean Champane https://deanchampane.com 32 32 Zero Proof Tequila Mint Julep https://deanchampane.com/zero-proof-tequila-mint-julep/ Thu, 01 May 2025 14:09:58 +0000 https://carsandcocktails.com/?p=375 2 oz Cleanco Tequila or Lyres Tequila Blanco or Ritual Tequila
1 oz Simple Syrup infused w/ Mint
1/2 oz Fresh Lime Juice
10 Fresh Mint Leaves & 1 Sprig

 The traditional recipe is in a copper or metal mug or tall highball glass. Add mint sprig to bottom of mug. Gently crush and muddle mint leaves. Fill mug to top with crushed ice. Pour zero proof tequila over the ice, add and pour simple mine syrup over the ice. Gently stir. Garnish with mint sprigs. Push sipping straw to bottom of mug.

]]> Traditional Zero-Proof Bourbon Mint Julep https://deanchampane.com/traditional-zero-proof-bourbon-mint-julep/ Thu, 01 May 2025 14:07:55 +0000 https://carsandcocktails.com/?p=373 – 2 oz Lyres American Bourbon or Free Spirit Bourbon
– 1 oz Simple Syrup Infused with Mint
– 10 Fresh Mint Leaves & 1 Sprig

The traditional recipe is in a copper or metal mug or tall highball glass. Add the mint sprig to bottom of mug. Gently crush and muddle mint leaves. Fill mug to top with crushed ice. Pour zero proof bourbon over the ice, add and pour simple mine syrup over the ice. Gently stir. Garnish with mint sprigs. Push sipping straw to bottom of mug. 

]]> Tequila Mint Julep https://deanchampane.com/tequila-mint-julep/ Thu, 01 May 2025 14:03:54 +0000 https://carsandcocktails.com/?p=371 2 oz Komos Anejo Tequila
1 oz Simple Syrup infused w/ Mint
1/2 oz Fresh Lime Juice
10 Fresh Mint Leaves & 1 Sprig

The traditional recipe is in a copper or metal mug or tall highball glass. Add mint sprig to bottom of mug. Gently crush and muddle mint leaves. Fill mug to top with crushed ice. Pour tequila over the ice, add and pour simple mine syrup over the ice. Gently stir. Garnish with mint sprigs. Push sipping straw to bottom of mug.

]]> Traditional Bourbon Mint Julep https://deanchampane.com/traditional-bourbon-mint-julep/ Thu, 01 May 2025 13:57:06 +0000 https://carsandcocktails.com/?p=369 – 2 oz Elijah Craig Small Batch Bourbon or Four Roses Bourbon
– 1 oz Simple Syrup Infused with Mint
– 10 Fresh Mint Leaves & 1 Sprig

The traditional recipe is in a copper or metal mug or tall highball glass. Add mint sprig to bottom of mug. Gently crush and muddle mint leaves. Fill mug to top with crushed ice. Pour bourbon over the ice, add and pour simple mine syrup over the ice. Gently stir. Garnish with mint sprigs. Push sipping straw to bottom of mug.

]]> Champagne Julep https://deanchampane.com/champagne-julep/ Mon, 29 Apr 2024 15:56:53 +0000 https://carsandcocktails.com/?p=184 – 4 oz Moet & Chandon Ice Imperial
– 1 oz Simple Syrup Mint Infused
– Fresh Muddled Mint Leaves
– Crushed Ice to fill
– Drink with a straw

]]> Gin Julep https://deanchampane.com/gin-julep/ Mon, 29 Apr 2024 15:55:09 +0000 https://carsandcocktails.com/?p=182 – 3 oz Gray Whale Gin
– 1 oz Simple Syrup Mint Infused
– Fresh Muddled Mint Leaves
– Crushed Ice to fill
– Drink with a straw

]]> Tequila Julep https://deanchampane.com/tequila-julep/ Mon, 29 Apr 2024 15:52:53 +0000 https://carsandcocktails.com/?p=179 – 3 oz Komos Anejo Tequila
– 1 oz Simple Syrup Mint Infused
– Fresh Muddled Mint Leaves
– Crushed Ice to fill
– Drink with a straw

]]> Traditional Mint Julep https://deanchampane.com/traditional-mint-julep/ Mon, 29 Apr 2024 15:50:24 +0000 https://carsandcocktails.com/?p=177 – 3 oz Elijah Craig Small Batch Bourbon (or Four Roses Bourbon)
– 1 oz Simple Syrup Mint Infused
– Fresh Muddled Mint Leaves -Crushed Ice to fill
– Drink with a straw

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