# @southern_living on TikTok

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.tiktok.com/@southern_living/video/7633637699231976734
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/64724355-southern-living-tiktok
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/17d03a1395.jpg
- **Posted:** 2026-04-28T02:53:16.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Southern Living (@southern_living) — https://gondola.cc/southern_living

## Caption

The Kentucky Derby might be the most exciting two minutes in sports, but this is one cocktail we’re going to sip and savor.🐎 Ingredients: -24 fresh mint leaves -4 tsp. powdered sugar -4 tsp. water -12 oz. bourbon -Crushed ice -Fresh mint sprigs, to garnish Directions 1. Chill cups: Place 4 glasses or julep cups in freezer; chill 15 minutes. 2. Press mint leaves: Place 6 mint leaves in a serving glass. Gently press leaves against glass with back of spoon to release flavors. Add 1 tsp. powdered sugar and 1 tsp. water, stirring gently until sugar is dissolved. 3. Add ice and bourbon: Pack glass tightly with crushed ice, filling glass two-thirds full. Pour 2 oz. bourbon over ice; stir briskly. 4. Add remaining ice and bourbon, and repeat with other cups: Add additional crushed ice to fill glass. Add 1 oz. bourbon. Repeat procedure with remaining ingredients to make 3 additional drinks. Garnish, if desired. #kentuckyderby #kentucky #mintjulep #southernrecipes 

## Stats

- **Views:** 4,269
- **Likes:** 349
- **Shares:** 20
- **Comments:** 4

## Tags

kentucky, kentuckyderby, mintjulep, southernrecipes

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