A Royal Line Mint Julep

Galganski has taken the official drink of the Kentucky Derby and given it a splash of summer. With a good bourbon and rum, his version is sure to soften even the least favorable bets on Derby day. 


Galganski has taken the official drink of the Kentucky Derby and given it a splash of summer. With a good bourbon and rum, his version is sure to soften even the least favorable bets on Derby day. 


Ingredients

    • 1½ oz. bourbon (Woodford Reserve preferred)

    • ½ oz. pineapple rum (Plantation Stiggins’ Fancy Pineapple preferred)

    • ¼ oz. Maraschino liqueur (Galganski uses Maraska and “fat-washes” it in coconut oil 24 hours in advance)

    • ½ oz. simple syrup (Galganski uses a homemade grilled pineapple lemon oleo)

    • 6 mint leaves


Preparation

  1. In a julep cup, gently press mint leaves, fill halfway with crushed ice, add remaining ingredients, swizzle, and top with crushed ice. Garnish with mint sprigs, powdered sugar, and a lemon wheel.