The 139th Kentucky Derby will provide fans with plenty to
savor and sip, serving southern innovations, traditional favorites and the
world-famous Kentucky Derby Mint Julep. Chef Jo-Jo weaves his southern roots
into the Derby menu, incorporating Kentucky flair, locally sourced ingredients
and racetrack staples.
For those that can't make it to the race, Chef Jo-Jo shares
his recipe for the legendary Kentucky Derby Mint Julep!
Kentucky Derby Mint Julep:
(Serves 6-8 people)
2 cups - sugar
2 cups - water
16 oz - Kentucky bourbon, 2 per mint julep
Crushed ice
10 sprigs fresh mint
8 mint julep glasses
Chef Jo-Jo's Notes: Combine water and sugar in a pot and
bring to a boil to make simple syrup. Boil for 5 minutes. Cool and place in a
covered container with 2 sprigs of fresh mint and refrigerate overnight. To
make your mint julep, start by filling each mint julep glass with crushed ice.
Add 1 tablespoon of the mint flavored simple syrup then 2 ounces of Kentucky
bourbon. Stir rapidly with a spoon to frost the outside of the glass. Garnish
with a sprig of fresh mint.
