Mint Julep Recipe - Drink of the Kentucky Derby

If you've ever been to the Kentucky Derby, you know that the Mint Julep is the drink of choice for all true Kentucky Derby fans. You don't need to be at the 2007 Kentucky Derby to enjoy in the great tradition ofa Mint Julep. All you need to do is follow our simple Mint Julep Recipe.

MINT JULEP INGREDIENTS

2 tbs simple syrup* – Muddle with mint
1-1/2 oz. Maker’s Mark (this is true Kentucky bourbon)
Splash of distilled water
Fresh Mint

Powdered sugar

Fill a glass with crushed ice and pour the above mixture over the ice. Sprinkle powdered sugar on top ofthe ice. Garnish your Mint Julep with a Mint sprig.

* SIMPLE SYRUP INGREDIENTS

1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup distilled water

Heat to dissolve the sugar,making sure to stir constantly sothat the sugar does not burn. Set aside for a couple of minutes to cool.

Next step:

Get your Kentucky Derby bets down at BetUS.com and drink your MINT JULEP... or three or four.

Keep checking the BetUS Racebook all through the Triple Crown season, as we will cover the trainers, horses and jockeys in each race. You can get your early Kentucky Derby bets at Churchill Downs in now in the BetUS sportsbook in the Future / props section, under Horse Futures: 2008 Kentucky Derby Betting.