Blackberry mint juleps are a lively and colorful twist on the traditional mint julep, with a delicious kick from lime and handmade blackberry syrup!
The Kentucky Derby is on Saturday, and although I’ve never really celebrated it, I like seeing people’s photos from their Derby parties. Huge hats, polka dot gowns, anything horse-related, and, of course, mint juleps.
Do you want the whole truth? I’ve never liked it. I prefer whiskey in cocktails with other liquors and tastes, but I’ve never reached for a drink with bourbon as the main flavor. Maybe it’s because I drank much too much whiskey in my twenties, and the fragrance reminds me of PTSD.
My workplace has a running joke about one of our engineers who resides in the South. We joke that when he’s out of the office or wants to take a break from his computer, he’ll clearly simply sip a mint julep in a nice hat with his pinky up. That comes up in meetings, we’ve photoshopped him into clothes, he’s created gifs of it, it’s quite a show.
50 depending on where in Virginia you’re talking about, but since it’s south of Boston, I’ll simply go with its precise location on a map. Finally, a side remark. Aside: He resides in Virginia, which some people do not regard to be in the South or believe to be in the 50s.
Well, let’s go back to the Derby. I created a Kentucky Derby Pinterest board where Ive been gathering party ideas, food, and amusing memes (because I cant help myself when it comes to memes), and it was making me a little sad since people absolutely adore their mint juleps. I decided to put my own touch on it since I despise not partaking in the ritual of drinking mint juleps (pinkies up, of course). Then, since blackberries are sour, I naturally added a lot of fruit and a little sugar to brighten it up.
If you discover that your blackberries are sweet enough, you may lower the quantity of sugar in the syrup. I like it less sweet, so I decrease the quantity in half when I make it, but the amount as given isn’t so sugary that it’ll give you a toothache or transform this into fruity sangria. Don’t be concerned.
This recipe isn’t difficult, but it does need a little more forethought than your average julep. You’ll need to brew a blackberry syrup ahead of time (30 minutes at the very least), and I love to use a shaker to fully mix the blackberry and bourbon tastes. If you’re a purist, muddle the mint leaves with the syrup before pouring in the whiskey; it’ll simply have a stronger bourbon taste. I’m not going to judge either way since it’s still going to be all pretty.
Look at that color, people! It’s so vivid and brilliant that it’d look great with a bright yellow outfit and a huge navy blue hat. What? Just because I’m a food blogger doesn’t mean I can’t dream about lovely outfits and hats large enough to take up a whole seat on an airline.
Maybe I can dress her up in a huge hat and put a sprig of mint in her water dish. There’s no reason she shouldn’t join in the fun. I’ve had Penny this weekend, and she’s very open to my doing silly stuff to her.
Contents
- Blackberry Lime Mint Julep
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Blackberry Lime Mint Julep
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Description
Equipment
- Little frying pan
- strainer
Sieve mesh
- Muddler
- Shaker for cocktails
Ingredients
Blackberry Syrup
- 1cupblackberries
- a cup of granulated sugar
- cupwater
- Lime juice squeeze
Julep
- 2 ounces blackberry syrup, not precise, simply split what you make in half to put in each glass
- 4 to 5 mint leaves
- 2 oz. Makers Mark Bourbon
- Ice that has been crushed
- Lime juice squeeze
- For garnish, a handful of blackberries
- garnished with mint leaves
- For garnish, a slice of lime
Instructions
Blackberry Syrup
- 4 cup water, lime squeeze
4 cup granulated sugar, 1
Bring blackberries, sugar, water, and lime to a boil in a small saucepan. Lower the heat to low and simmer, stirring periodically and squeezing the blackberries with the back of a spoon. Cook for 10 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
3 cups blackberries - Remove from the heat and drain the sauce through a mesh sieve into a small basin. You should finish up with around a spoonful of jam; save it away for breakfast!
- Let the strained sauce to cool fully, either at room temperature or in the refrigerator (to speed it up). If you chill it in the fridge, all you have to do is give it a good stir before adding it to your beverages.
Julep Preparation method #1:
- Pour the blackberry syrup into the bottom of two old fashioned glasses, divide equally, and top with mint leaves. Muddle the mint leaves gently, taking careful not to pull them apart.
4-5 mint leaves, 2 ounces blackberry syrup - Stir in the bourbon and crushed ice until well combined. Garnish with mint leaves and a lime wedge after adding a squeeze of lime and a few blackberries.
two ounces Mark of the Creator Bourbon, crushed ice, lime wedge, blackberries, mint leaves, lime wedge
Julep Preparation method #2:
- Pour half of the blackberry syrup into the bottom of each old fashioned glass and top with mint leaves, dividing equally. Muddle the mint leaves gently, taking careful not to pull them apart.
4-5 mint leaves, 2 ounces blackberry syrup - Combine ice, the remaining half of your blackberry syrup, and the bourbon in a shaker and shake well to blend.
2 oz. blackberry syrup 2 ounces crushed ice Bourbon Manufacturers Mark - Divide the mixture equally between two glasses, top with a squeeze of lime and a few blackberries, then garnish with mint leaves and a lime wedge.
A squeeze of lime, a handful of blackberries, mint leaves, and a slice of lime - Have fun (responsibly)!