For the lover of premium cocktails and good times, the Prince of Scots has created the perfect mint julep to raise the bar for summer garden parties or race day.
Did you know the classic mint julep cocktail is the official drink of the Kentucky Derby? Almost 120,000 mint juleps are served during Kentucky Derby weekend at Churchill Downs.
The official julep recipe consists of Bourbon, crushed ice, sugar, water, and fresh mint.
The Classic Mint Julep Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 Ounces of Bourbon
- 1 Ounce of Sugar Syrup
- 4 Springs of Mint
Method
- Muddle the mint with the sugar syrup in Prince of Scots Mint Julep Cup
- Fill Cup with Ice
- Add Bourbon & Stir
- Garnish with a Sprig of Mint
Millionaire Mint Julep Recipe
Take your mint julep cocktail to the next level with this twist.
Ingredients
- 2 oz Kentucky Bourbon
- 2 oz Earl Grey Simple Syrup*
- 1/4 oz Aquafaba
- Fresh Spearmint Leaves
- Orange Twists
Method
- Rub the Julep cup’s rim with mint and orange.
- Drop them in and fill with ice.
- Shake the Bourbon, Syrup, and Aquafaba with ice.
- Pour over ice, & garnish
*Earl Grey Julep Syrup
- 4 cups Boiling Water
- 4 Earl Grey Tea Bags
- 1 cup Sugar
- 15 Spearmint Leaves
- Remove water from the heat and brew tea for 5 minutes.
- Add sugar and mint, and stir until all crystals have dissolved.
- Cool and Strain
About Julep Cups
Prince of Scots sells heavy, handmade copper with 24K Gold-Plate Mint Julep Cup. Each cup is inspired by the original mint julep cup made in Kentucky during the 1800s. Each cup has the Prince of Scots Mark on the bottom to certify the quality.
The copper will keep the drink ice cold and the frosty appearance of the 24K Gold on the cup is stunning.
Spruce Eats rated Prince of Scots as one of the 7 Best Mint Julep Cups of 2021 and 2022. The Silver-Plate Cups can also make a premium vase.
Each julep cup is presented in a trophy-like box to preserve an heirloom quality cup. The julep cups are available in hammered copper and pure silver plate.
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