Just because you’re no at today’s Kentucky Derby doesn’t mean you can’t join in on the fun. Many around the country host Derby Parties, complete with the big hats and good drinks that are synonymous with the event.
If you’re looking for a great beverage as an alternative to the traditional Mint Julep, you can do no better than Captain Morgan’s Mint Mutiny. You’ll find the recipe below and can thank me later.
Mint Mutiny Recipe
Ingredients:
Crushed ice
1 teaspoon fresh mint, torn into pieces
1½ ounces Captain Morgan White Rum
½ ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
½ ounce Rose Water-infused Simple Syrup
Club Soda
Fresh mint, muddled
1 cucumber spear
Directions:
Fill a julep glass with crushed ice. Add the Captain Morgan White Rum, lemon juice, Rose Simple Syrup, and then fill with club soda until the glass is almost full. Top the glass with a mound of more crushed ice and garnish with a cucumber spear and mint sprig.