The Kentucky Derby is here so why not celebrate it authentically? Blade And Bow Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey has crafted some signature juleps for your festivities.

Blade and Bow Hudson Valley Julep

Ingredients:

• 1.25 oz. Blade and Bow Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
• .5 oz. Manzanilla Sherry
• .5 oz. Quality Apple Juice (Fresher the Better)
• .25 oz. Chamomile & Vanilla Syrup

Instructions: Add all ingredients into a julep cup. Top with crushed ice and garnish with fresh mint, and apple slice and chamomile flowers. Serve with a straw.

Method: Build

Glassware: Julep Cup

Garnish: Apple Slice, Fresh Mint, Chamomile Flowers

Charleston Inspired Blade and Bow Mint Julep

Ingredients:

• 1.25oz Blade and Bow Bourbon
• 2oz Loquat Leaf Tea
• 1 bar spoon simple syrup (1:1)
• 8 sprigs of mint (3 for garnish)

Instructions: Add bourbon, tea, syrup, 5 sprigs of Mint to julep mug and lightly muddle mint. Fill mug half way with crushed ice and swizzle. Top with more crushed ice and garnish.

Garnish: Mint bouquet, dehydrated lemon wheel (optional), 2 loquat leaves (optional)

Glassware: Julep Mug

Ice: Crushed

Hill Country Julep

Ingredients:

• 1 Teaspoon peach Jam or Marmalade
• ½ Teaspoon Agave Syrup
• 1.25 oz Blade and Bow
• 12 Hand Rolled Spearmint Leaves

Instructions: Wash and hand-roll about 12 leaves of spearmint.  Then add half a teaspoon of agave syrup and a heaping teaspoon of peach jam or marmalade.  Stir the ingredients well before adding the ice, to give the marmalade a chance to dissolve into the whiskey.  Add a heaping amount of crushed ice, and garnish with a beautiful bunch of fresh mint, so that every sip smells like heaven.

Glassware: Julep Mug

Ice: Crushed

Cheers!

Via Blade And Bow