THE LEXUS JULEP WITH BLADE & BOW
Want to #ExperienceAmazing with this miraculous mint julep?
The Lexus Julep
Photography by Stephen Massar
The Mint Julep has been the traditional beverage of Churchill Downs and the Kentucky Derby for nearly a century now. This year we are establishing this tradition with Lexus and Blade & Bow for Steeplechase of Charleston.
Ingredients:
-8 Mint Leaves
-1/4 Simple Syrup
-2 OZ of Blade & Bow Bourbon
–Garnish: Mint Sprig
–Garnish: Angostura Bitters (Optional)
Directions:
- In a Julep cup or rocks glass, lightly muddle the mint leaves in the simple syrup.
- Add the bourbon, then pack the glass tightly with crushed ice.
- Stir until the cup is frosted on the outside.
- Top with more crushed ice to form an ice dome, and garnish with a mint sprig and a few more drops of bitters (optional)
Enjoy Responsibly!