Celebrate Kentucky Derby Week by mixing homemade Blueberry Mint Juleps! This twist on the classic Mint Julep recipe has spring flavors and is utterly delicious.
Make the Blueberry Puree
2 Blend thge cup of fresh blueberries until completely pulverized in a blender or a food processor.
3 Pour the blueberry puree into a mason jar for storage, and chill until time to make the drinks.
Make the Juleps
6 Muddle the mint leaves into the turbinado (or caster) sugar in the bottom of a cocktail shaker.
7 Pour in the hot water, swirling the mint leaves and sugar in it until the sugar has completely dissolved.
8 Pour in the blueberry puree, lemon juice and bourbon.
9 Add the ice, shaking the cocktail in the shaker until everything is chilled and combined.
10 Serve in a favorite glass over ice, and enjoy immediately with a garnish of mint leaves and fresh blueberries.
