Derby Drinks: Classic and Updated Mint Julep Recipes

Bartender Alan Walter remembers the genesis of this refreshing drink: "It was summer. I had already used up the restaurant's supply of fruit and was looking for a new ingredient. Half an hour later the chef, Ian Schnoebelen, asked, 'Hey, what did you do with the parsley?'"

Recipe: Parsley Gin Julep

This classic cocktail is a refreshing whiskey-based beverage for a hot summer day.

Recipe: Mint Julep

Kiwis add a tropical note to this favorite Southern drink.

Recipe: Kiwi-Mint Julep

Bar manager Jennifer Zerboni likes to tinker with the classic mint julep during horse-racing season. She used to flavor this julep with a mint granité, but that proved "too sticky and messy." Now she makes the drink with mint simple syrup.

Recipe: Blanca Julep

Adding blackberries to a mint julep adds fruity flavor to the classic warm-weather cocktail.

Recipe: Blackberry-Mint Julep