A Derby Day Classic with a Heritage Twist
This Derby Day, celebrate tradition the Heritage Road Spirits way — with a bold, honey-kissed julep that balances power and refreshment in every frosty sip.
Introducing the Heritage Road Honey Mint Julep
When it comes to the Kentucky Derby, there’s only one cocktail worthy of the moment: the Mint Julep. But at Heritage Road Spirits, we’ve taken the classic and given it a golden upgrade.
The Heritage Road Honey Mint Julep is crafted with our bold, 96.4-proof bourbon, balanced by a gently sweet honey-mint syrup and poured over crushed ice for that iconic, frosted finish. It’s smooth, refreshing, and unmistakably American — just like the spirit behind it.
Whether you’re in the stands or hosting from your porch, this julep honors the Derby tradition while blazing its own trail. Raise your glass to the race — and to the road less traveled.
🥃 The Heritage Road Honey Mint Julep
Ingredients:
2.5 oz Heritage Road Spirits Straight Bourbon Whiskey (96.4 proof)
0.5 oz honey-mint syrup*
6–8 fresh mint leaves
Crushed ice
Mint sprig + lemon twist (optional garnish)
Instructions:
In a julep cup or rocks glass, muddle mint leaves with honey-mint syrup.
Add bourbon and fill the glass with crushed ice.
Stir gently until the outside of the cup frosts.
Top with more crushed ice.
Garnish with a fresh mint sprig and a lemon twist (optional).
Sip slow and savor the tradition.
🍯 *How to Make Honey-Mint Syrup:
Combine ½ cup honey and ½ cup water in a saucepan.
Add 10 fresh mint leaves.
Warm gently until honey dissolves. Steep 15 minutes.
Strain, cool, and refrigerate.
🏇 Why We Love It:
It’s rich yet refreshing, bold yet balanced — and as timeless as the Derby itself. This julep honors tradition, with a flavor that’s all Heritage Road.
