Description
Ideas for hosting a Kentucky Derby party.
Ingredients
- Mint leaves – 1 cup
- Granulated sugar – 1 cup
- Water – 1 cup
- Bourbon – 2 cups
- Crushed ice – as needed
- Fresh lemonade – optional
- Derby-themed decorations – as desired
Instructions
- Make mint syrup by boiling sugar and water until dissolved.
- Add mint leaves and let sit for 30 minutes.
- Strain the syrup into a pitcher.
- Fill cups with crushed ice.
- Pour bourbon over the ice.
- Add mint syrup to taste.
- Garnish with mint leaves.
- Decorate the space with Derby-themed items.
Notes
- Consider adding lemonade for a refreshing twist.
- Use fresh mint for the best flavor.
- Plan games and activities related to horse racing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drink
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Kentucky Derby, party ideas, mint julep, horse racing