10 Refreshingly Unique Mint Julep Recipes For Kentucky Derby Day

Celebrate the first Saturday of May with these delicious cocktails. Fruit infused Bourbon and other fresh ingredients give a unique twist to this classic southern drink.

1. Pineapple and Ginger Mint Juleps

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Chunks of pineapple and peppercorn gives this drink a unique twist.

2. Citrus Peach Mint Julep

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Bright citrus flavors paired with lots of sweet peaches

3. Blackberry Mint Julep Recipe

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Fresh berries and mint make the perfect fruity mint julep combo

4. Strawberry Infused Mint Julep Recipe

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Learn how to infuse your own liquors with this Strawberry Infused Burbon recipe

5. Kiwi Mint Julep Recipe

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Kiwis add a tropical note to the Southern favorite.

6. Cherry Mint Julep Recipe

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Sharp taste of sour cherries sugar and bourbon

7. Blueberry Mint Julep Recipe

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Combine bourbon, mint simple syrup and mint blueberry puree to make this sweet drink.

8. Melon Mint Julep Slush Recipe

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Cantaloupe, ginger ale and lemonade are the unique ingredients used to make this julep

9. Cranberry Mint Julep Recipe

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Cranberry Mint Juleps can be considered the winter version of this classic drink. This version really accents the mint.

10. Apple Julep Recipe

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Apple Julep is a tasteful and a tantalizing recipe that will whet your appetite! Some of the ingredients that go into preparing Apple Julep are orange juice, apple juice, pineapple juice, fresh mint and lemon juice.