Lisa Yarde
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.
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.
