Bardstown Bourbon Co. Shares a Modern Take on the Mint Julep Recipe

Bardstown Bourbon’s National Brand Ambassador Samantha Montgomery created these updated adaptations just in time for the biggest horse race of the year.

Located in the heart of Bourbon Country, Bardstown Bourbon Company is one of the country’s most modern and technically advanced whiskey distilleries.

Mint Juleps with a Twist

Cherry-Thyme Julep

 2 oz Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion #4

 0.5 oz Rich Syrup (2:1 white sugar:water)

 2 sprigs of thyme

 2 fresh cherries

 Strip all the leaves from a sprig of thyme into a julep tin / add rich syrup / add cherries and muddle / add bourbon / stir / add crushed ice / garnish with thyme and cherry

Strawberry-Basil Smash (Julep, if you prefer)

 2 oz Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion #4

 0.5 oz Rich Syrup (2:1 white sugar:water)

 3 basil leaves

 2 strawberries

 In a julep tin, combine the rich syrup, basil leaves, and strawberries and muddle / add bourbon / stir / add crushed ice / garnish with basil and strawberry