Bourbon lovers rejoice! Our spin on a classic mint julep is perfect for everything from derby days to picnics!

Watermelon Mint Julep

This spin on the Derby’s classic julep is a horse of a different color, but it’s guaranteed to end in a race for seconds.

Prep Time10 mins

Cook Time10 mins

Total Time20 mins

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Bourbon, Club Soda, Derby Party, juleps, Kentucky Derby, Mint

Servings: 4

Calories: 147kcal

Equipment

Potato Masher
Chef Pastry Blender
Fine-Mesh Sieve Set
Mint Julep Cups

Ingredients

4 –5 cups Seedless watermelon, diced
½ cup Bourbon
¼ cup Torn fresh mint leaves
2 tbsp. Sugar
1 tbsp. Fresh lime juice
Crushed ice
Fresh mint sprigs

Instructions

Combine watermelon, bourbon, torn mint, sugar, and lime juice in a bowl; let stand 5 minutes. Mash melon with a potato masher to release juice from the watermelon and muddle the mint.
Press mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher; discard solids. Fill 4 tumblers with crushed ice, then top with watermelon mixture.
Garnish juleps with mint sprigs.

Notes

Per cocktail, Calories: 147

Nutrition Facts

1 servings per container

Amount Per ServingCalories147
% Daily Value *
Sodium 6mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 21g 8%
- Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Protein 1g 2%

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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Watermelon Mint Julep