Cocktails don’t get much more classic than the Mint Julep , that simple combination of sugar, mint, ice, and lots of bourbon. You maj not think it can be improved upon, but such a sturdy drink stands up to a little improvisation. Check out six of our favorite riffs on the Derby Day standby below, from a version that swaps brandy for bourbon—the way Juleps were originally made in the 1800s—to a variation that incorporates spice and ginger flavors.
Your Julep will pop and fizz with the addition of Prosecco.
Basil takes the place of...
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