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    Published: Apr 10, 2024 · Modified: Apr 10, 2024 by Pate Giltner 1 Comment

    Blueberry Lavender Mint Julep

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    This blueberry lavender mint julep is the perfect fruity and elevated mint julep! Blueberry, lavender, and mint are such good fruity, floral, and herby combination, and when mixed with bourbon and crushed ice, they make the most refreshing spring cocktail!

    This is the perfect elevated mint julep to celebrate Kentucky Derby season!

    A blueberry lavender mint julep in a glass mint julep cup on a purple marble table.

    Mint juleps are a hallmark of spring and summer here in Kentucky; just check out my the best mint julep recipe and strawberry mint julep.

    Mint juleps are delicious because they're so full of fresh mint flavor and covered in refreshing crushed ice. For an easy big batch to serve a crowd, you can make a simple blueberry lavender syrup instead of blending the fruit for each drink. Just add 2 cups of blueberries, 3 tablespoons of culinary lavender, 1 cup of sugar, and 1 cup of water and cook until all the sugar has dissolved. 

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    Ingredients for the mint julep on a purple marble table.

    🫐 Key Ingredients: 

    Bourbon: Mint juleps are almost always made with bourbon. But you could substitute for rye or even brandy!

    🥃 What bourbon works best for this cocktail?

    A floral bourbon works best with the floral notes in the tea and lavender, making Four Roses Small Batch great for this cocktail!

    Blueberries: fresh blueberries are key; I wouldn't use frozen because they would turn more into a slush instead of a puree when blended. 

    Lavender syrup: I purchased my lavender syrup on Amazon, but you could also make your own with edible-grade lavender. 

    Fresh mint: This recipe requires a lot of mint. Some mint leaves are blended with the blueberries and lavender and several sprigs of whole mint are added to the glass for more flavor and as a garnish.

    Crushed ice: Crushed ice is key to a good mint julep. I've found the best method for making crushed ice at home is to blend it in a food processor. A blender makes ice to fine and more like shaved ice, but it comes out perfect in the processor!

    See recipe card for quantities.

    🫗 How to make this recipe:

    The blended ingredients in a blender.

    Step 1: Add ½ cup fresh blueberries, 1-ounce lavender syrup, and mint leaves from 1 sprig to a small blender. Blend until smooth.

    Crushed ice sitting in a glass mint julep glass.

    Step 2: Add crushed ice to a glass.

    The crushed ice mixed with the pureed mixture and bourbon.

    Step 3: Top with the blended blueberry mixture and bourbon. Stir to combine.

    Straight on shot of a blueberry lavender mint julep in a glass mint julep cup on a purple marble table.

    Step 4: Top with more crushed ice until a nice dome is achieved. Garnish with a mint sprig.

    💭 Expert tips:

    Suggested Barware: Use a jigger to measure your bourbon, syrup, and tea accurately. Also, using a cocktail stirrer is beneficial because it fits so well around the ice.

    Ice: Use a large ice cube because it melts slower and is less likely to dilute the drink.

    Make your own syrup: making your own simple is so easy and cost-effective. Just cook 1 cup water, 1 cup sugar, and 2-3 tablespoons food-grade lavender until all the sugar has melted, then let cool and strain.

    To get perfect crushed ice at home blend ice in a food processor. A blender makes ice too fine and more like shaved ice, but it comes out perfect in the processor!

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    A blueberry lavender mint julep in a glass mint julep cup on a purple marble table.

    Blueberry Lavender Mint Julep

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    • Author: Pate Giltner
    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Total Time: 10 minutes
    • Yield: 1 cocktail 1x
    • Category: cocktail
    • Method: stirred
    • Cuisine: american
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    This blueberry lavender mint julep is the perfect fruity and elevated mint julep! Blueberry, lavender, and mint are such a good fruity, floral, and herby combination and when mixed with bourbon and crushed ice - they make the most refreshing spring cocktail! 


    Ingredients

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    • ½ cup fresh blueberries
    • 1 ounce lavender syrup
    • 2 large mint sprigs
    • 2 ounces bourbon

    Instructions

    1. Add ½ cup fresh blueberries, 1-ounce lavender syrup, and mint leaves from 1 sprig in a small blender. Blend until smooth.
    2. Add crushed ice to a glass.
    3. Top with the blended blueberry mixture and bourbon. Stir to combine.
    4. Top with more crushed ice until a nice dome is achieved. 
    5. Garnish with a mint sprig.

    Notes

    To get perfect crushed ice at home blend ice in a food processor. A blender makes ice too fine and more like shaved ice, but it comes out perfect in the processor!

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