Spirits Blackberry-Mint Julep 5.0 (2,191) Add your rating & review Adding blackberries to a mint julep adds fruity flavor to the classic warm-weather cocktail. By Food & Wine Editors Updated on April 16, 2021 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Everyone knows the mint julep, right? That minty bourbon cocktail everyone sips on at the Kentucky Derby? Well we've just summer-fied the traditional julep and we promise you’ll like the change. Adding blackberries to your regular mint julep adds fruity flavor to the classic warm-weather cocktail for true summer perfection. Photo: © Peden + Munk Yield: 1 drink Ingredients Small ice cubes 1/4 cup blackberries, plus 1 blackberry for garnish 2 tablespoons mint leaves, plus 1 mint sprig for garnish 1 tablespoon sugar 1 1/2 ounces bourbon Directions Fill a rocks glass halfway with ice cubes. In a shaker, combine the 1/4 cup of blackberries, mint leaves, sugar, bourbon and 1/3 cup of ice cubes and shake well. Strain the drink into the glass through a coarse sieve, pressing on the solids. Garnish with the blackberry and mint sprig. Rate it Print