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Julep Week: Rose Julep

May 6, 2016 By Phillip @ SouthernFATTY.com 6 Comments

Rose Julep

It’s the run for the roses over here at the Kentucky Derby today! While I will certainly be drinking my fair share of juleps for you all at Churchill Downs, you can make a run for your very own kitchen with our tribute julep for todays Julep Week cocktail.

A bit of rose water infused into some good ol’ Kentucky bourbon will do the trick.


Churchill Downs

Churchill Downs – Louisville, KY

Interestingly enough, when I was doing a bit of back research about the Derby’s choice of roses for Derby day (it’s lilies for the fillies for Oaks yesterday), I found out that the original julep is said to have been developed by using rose petals to muddle into the water to bump the flavor. This was called “julab”. Eventually, the rose was apparently replaced by mint and our favorite Bluegrass boozy favorite was born.

Rose JulepRose Julep

If you haven’t had rose water in a cocktail before, you are definitely missing out. The bit of floral note added to a drink adds a whole new dimension that just can’t be toped. Rose water should become a staple of your home bar.

Also a staple– good Kentucky bourbon. For this one, I used a batch of select reserve bourbon from the beautiful Woodford County in Kentucky. I used to visit this area a lot when I lived in Lexington. Gorgeous distillery and area, even more gorgeous bourbon.

Cheers, y’all. — Cross your fingers for my Derby bets today. Party at my house if I win!

Julep Week: Rose Julep
 
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Prep time
5 mins
Total time
5 mins
 
It's a run for the roses in this Derby-inspired julep twist. We take the classic Kentucky bourbon julep and add a splash of botanicals for a fresh, floral cocktail. By SouthernFATTY.com.
Author: Phillip Fryman | SouthernFATTY.com
Recipe type: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Serves: 1 drink
Ingredients
  • 5-6 mint leaves
  • 1 tablespoon superfine sugar
  • 6 drops rose water
  • 3 ounces Kentucky bourbon
  • crushed ice
Instructions
  1. Add mint, sugar, rose watering a splash of bourbon into bottom of julep cup.
  2. Muddle lightly to bruise mint and dissolve sugar.
  3. Completely fill cup with crushed ice.
  4. Pour bourbon over ice and stir a bit with a straw.
  5. Enjoy!
  6. More juleps on SouthernFATTY.com for Julep Week.
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Filed Under: Beverages Tagged With: alcohol, bourbon, cocktail, flowers, julep, kentucky, mint julep, rose, rose water, woodford, woodford reserve

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  1. Katie

    June 15, 2016 at 10:57 am

    Did you go to the derby??!

    Reply
    • Phillip @ SouthernFATTY.com

      June 15, 2016 at 11:01 am

      I did. If you subscribe, you will see a post all about the weekend coming up soon.

      Reply
  2. Amanda M

    May 9, 2016 at 5:24 pm

    And it’s SO pretty!

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    • Phillip @ SouthernFATTY.com

      May 9, 2016 at 8:52 pm

      Thanks, Amanda!

      Reply
  3. Amanda M

    May 9, 2016 at 5:24 pm

    What does rose water taste like??

    Reply
    • Phillip @ SouthernFATTY.com

      May 9, 2016 at 8:57 pm

      It has a signature, somewhat sweet floral essence. It’s a tough one to explain, but it tastes like a rose smells. Give it a go!

      Reply

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