The Blackberry Mint Julep recipe is a delicious variation of the mint julep. Use a mint-infused simple syrup for extra flavor.
Blackberries have been growing abundantly in our garden recently, so we’ve been trying to find new ways to use them. This time, our new recipe was a Blackberry Mint Julep. It’s a delicious drink that also uses the mint from the garden and is perfect for warm weather.
I love when we can use ingredients fresh from the garden. It makes everything taste so much better. And, we know where everything comes from.
This recipe uses a mint-infused simple syrup, which adds a lot of sweetness to the drink. We had to make a big batch of the simple syrup. It was more than what was needed for one drink, but we used it to make a few drinks.
Justin made it originally for the Blackberry-Mint Julep, but we also used it to make a strawberry mojito. I like my drinks very sweet, so I still add a bit of sugar when I make a mojito. But, in the julep, it was the perfect amount. This is a stunning summer cocktail with a bright layer of flavor to wow your friends.
What is a Mint Julep?
A classic Mint julep cocktail is an alcoholic cocktail, consisting primarily of bourbon, sugar, water, crushed or shaved ice, and fresh mint. As a bourbon-based cocktail, it is associated with the American South and the cuisine of the Southern United States in general, in particular as a symbol of the Kentucky Derby horse races. The classic cocktail is traditionally made with four ingredients: mint leaf, Kentucky bourbon, simple syrup, and crushed ice. So put on your best fancy hat and make a blackberry bourbon cocktail to make Churchill Downs proud.
Serving Suggestions & Tips
- This is the perfect cocktail for the warm days of summer with cold ingredients.
- Traditionally, this drink is mixed in a serving glass. You could also use a cocktail shaker to mix up the drink.
- Change up your cocktail recipes to make this a Julep Margarita for Cinco de Mayo.
- Add a few crushed blackberries to the simple syrup recipe to make a blackberry syrup to add to the flavor of the cocktail.
- If you have a silver julep cup, serve the drinks in that for a more authentic feel.
Blackberry Mint Julep Step by Step
Ingredients
Mint-Infused Simple Syrup
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup fresh mint leaves (chopped)
Cocktail
- 3 fresh mint leaves
- 2 fresh blackberries
- 2 oz bourbon
- 1 cup cold 7Up
Preparation
Chop the mint leaves into small pieces. This helps release the juices and makes them easier to work with.
To make the simple syrup, combine the sugar, water, and mint leaves in a small saucepan. Bring it to a boil and stir until the sugar is dissolved. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for another 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
Use a fine-mesh sieve to strain the mint leaves from the syrup. Discard the mint leaves. Let the syrup cool completely.
In a cocktail glass, use a cocktail muddler to carefully muddle the mint leaves and blackberries. Add the bourbon to the glass with 2 tbsp of the mint simple syrup. Stir until everything is combined. Add ice cubes and top with 7Up. Garnish with an extra mint sprig.
Recipe
Originally Published On: July 4, 2019
Last Updated On: October 13, 2024
Blackberry Mint Julep
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup fresh mint leaves (chopped)
- 3 fresh mint leaves
- 2 fresh blackberries
- 2 oz bourbon
- 1 cup 7Up (cold)
Recommended Equipment
Instructions
- Combine the sugar, water, and mint leaves in a small saucepan
- Bring it to a boil and stir until the sugar is dissolved.
- Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for another 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Use a fine-mesh sieve to strain the mint leaves from the syrup
- Discard the mint leaves
- Let the syrup cool completely
- In a serving glass, carefully muddle the mint leaves and blackberries
- Add the bourbon to the glass with 2 tbsp of the mint simple syrup
- Stir until everything is combined
- Add ice and top with 7Up
- Garnish with extra mint leaves
All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutrition content will vary based on brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes, and more.
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This is the perfect way to celebrate summer! I can imagine myself with friends sipping to this by the side of the pool! I can’t wait for our weather to start warming up!!
It’s been so hot here, we’ve been doing just as you said: enjoying drinks like this at the poolside!
This sounds like such a refreshing drink for summer – I love anything with mint in! I’m going to have to give this a try…
We’ve made quite a few mint drinks this summer since it’s growing so well in the garden.
I love mint even though I don’t use it much in cooking. I do love mint infused drinks and this sounds delicious.
We don’t use it a lot in cooking, either. It’s used for drinks at our house.
I love that you made mint infused simple syrup. That sounds delicious! Totally something I will have to do.
It made a lot of the simple syrup, but we were able to use it for this drink and a few others, too.
Everything about this recipe screams summer to me! Thank you for sharing!
It was such a summer drink! Perfect for the hot weather and chilling by the pool.
There is nothing more refreshing than fresh mint! This is the perfect drink to keep cool during my desert summers.
It’s so true. Mint is a great way to make a refreshing drink in the heat of summer.
Wow that looks good. I love blackberries and got to try one this weekend.
It’s a perfect refreshing drink to enjoy this summer weekend!
Love the recipe of Blackberry Mint Julep cocktail.Thanks for sharing with us.
I really like trying new cocktails. This one seems just about perfect for me since I love Blackberry and Mint. Going to try it soon. Happy holidays!
This fruity flavor recipe makes it the classic warm-weather cocktail. I cannot wait to make it
Blackberry Cocktail is a refreshing drink to enjoy this weekend. I would definitely try this with my family and friends on Christmas and New Year.
I feel sad when I read this in the middle of the winter…
Oh that cocktail looks so refreshing drink! I would do this on our new years eve.
This looks and sounds wonderful! Definitely going to try it!
It looks festive and pretty. My oldest (grown) son is growing mint in his garden and I’m sure he uses it in his juleps too.
This looks really refreshing. Happy to know that you used mint-infused syrup for this. Would love to try this. Thank you for sharing he recipe.
The drink is just lovely. Loved it🤩
This is a perfect recipe for a refreshing cocktail. Now, I will add this to my drinks where I can use the mint leaves. It’s perfect for a Middle Eastern weather that is mostly summer.
Can’t wait to try this during the summer season. Thank you so much for sharing the recipe.
This drink looks so refreshing and inviting. I’m sure it tastes great.
This sounds delightful. I think it would be a lovely on New Year’s Day as I watch the parade.
This is a good way to finish off any mint still around from the garden. Love that you can make a syrup like this to mix things up.