According to the Derby Museum, Mint Julep became Churchill Down's signature drink in 1938 when it was served in souvenir glasses for 75 cents. Clearly this tradition is a timeless one – last year an estimated 120,000 mint juleps were enjoyed during the Derby! Jazz up this classic with sweet, antioxidant rich blueberries, pour into a chilled julep cup, and let the games begin.

Ingredients

Garnish: Mint sprigs, fresh blueberries

Directions

Make blueberry syrup: In small saucepan whisk together sugar and water over medium heat just until sugar is dissolved. Add blueberries and cook 1 minute. Remove from heat until completely cooled, about 1 hour.

Assemble drinks: For each drink, fill glass with crushed ice. Add 1-1/2 oz (40 g) bourbon and 2 oz (50 g) of the blueberry syrup. Garnish with fresh berries and mint sprigs.

Makes 4 servings.