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Blackberry Mint Julep

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This Blackberry Mint Julep is a classic cocktail recipe with a twist thanks to fresh blackberries and blackberry whiskey. You’re going to love this berry-infused cocktail recipe.

With the Kentucky Derby this weekend I’ve been seeing recipes for Mint Juleps all over the Internet. I had to see what all the buzz was about.

This drink is definitely out of my comfort zone. I typically don’t like bourbon / whiskey and I don’t watch the derby. Nonetheless, today I’m making Blackberry Mint Juleps.


You know me – I couldn’t make just a standard mint julep. I decided to give this classic drink a little IBC twist with the addition of fresh blackberries and blackberry whiskey.

All I did was puree some blackberries in the blender and add them to the traditional recipe. I will say the combination is delicious. And, I actually kind of like the whiskey! Who would have thought?

And as much as I love these little wash tape flag drink stirrers, you really need one of these DIY Gold Horse Drink Stirrers!

Let’s mix up a few!

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Cheers to the derby and this Blackberry Mint Julep!

Cheers friends! Have an awesome weekend!

Blackberry Mint Julep

This Blackberry Mint Julep is a classic cocktail recipe with a twist thanks to fresh blackberries and blackberry whiskey. You’re going to love this berry-infused cocktail recipe. 
5 from 2 votes
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Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: blackberry, cocktail, mint julep, whiskey
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 1 cocktail
Calories: 258kcal

Ingredients

  • 5-6 mint leaves
  • ½ oz. blackberry puree*
  • 2 ½ oz. blackberry whiskey I used Bird Dog.
  • ½  oz. simple syrup**
  • ½ oz. water

Instructions

  • In the bottom of your glass, muddle / crush together mint leaves, simple syrup, and blackberry puree.
  • Fill glass with ice cubes, then pour in bourbon / whiskey and water. Stir.
  • Garnish with a few blackberries and a sprig of mint, and a super cute stir stick***.
  • Enjoy responsibly.

Notes

*Put a handful of fresh blackberries into a blender. Puree the blackberries until smooth.
**Bring 1/2 cup sugar and 1 cup water to a simmer over medium-high heat until sugar is completely dissolved. I usually let the mixture simmer for about 10 minutes to create a thicker syrup. Allow syrup to cool completely.
***I just added a piece of washi tape, sticky sides together, and made a v-cut in the end.

Nutrition

Calories: 258kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 15mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 212IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg

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      xo Michael

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  7. Well, I finally got it to “pin” but I had to go to my settings and search the address from my account. Didn’t see it on any of your boards… trivialgoddess

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    1. Holla! Always. Though, I can’t preorder my book because I need an autograph! We need to get on another project together STAT!

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      Michael

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