Ingredients

• 2 oz Lonerider Spirits Bourbon Whiskey
• 1.5 oz Simple Syrup
• Splash of Cold Water
• 4-5 Fresh Mint Leaves
• Small Cubed Ice
• Sprig of Fresh Mint to Garnish

Instructions

At the bottom of serving glass, add mint leaves and simple syrup. Muddle together with a muddler or handle of a wooden spoon. Top with plenty of crushed ice, then pour in splash of cold water, and bourbon. Garnish with the sprig of mint and serve!

About this drink

Each year, almost 120,000 Mint Juleps are served over the two-day period of Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby weekend at Churchill Downs Racetrack.