Pomegranate Lime Mint Julep Punch

Pomegranate Lime Mint Julep Punch is bursting  with Bourbon and fresh flavors and perfect for your Kentucky Derby party!

Mint Julep Punch Recipe

It’s time to don your biggest most beautiful hat, place your bets on the fastest horse and sip on a cold minty beverage. It’s Kentucky Derby weekend! Time for a party! As tradition has it, the Mint Julep is the official drink of the Kentucky Derby. I’ve created a new twist on this old time favorite Bourbon cocktail. Infuse the simple syrup with fresh mint leaves and lime slices, add pomegranate juice, ginger ale….and Bourbon, of course….. and you’ve got a delicious punch to serve a crowd! Cheers!  

Yes! It’s Kentucky Derby Day! Time to place your bets and make up a batch of Pomegranate Lime Mint Julep Punch! And they’re off….may the best horse win! Cheers! 

Want to serve two drink choices at your Derby party this year?

Check out the Belmont Breeze Punch too! The Belmont Breeze Punch combines the flavors of cranberry and orange juices with Bourbon and the fizz of lemon lime soda making it both refreshing and mouthwatering! 

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Pomegranate Lime Mint Julep Punch

Prep Time

10 mins

 

Pomegranate Lime Mint Julep Punch! Bursting with Bourbon and fresh flavors and perfect for your Kentucky Derby party!

Course: Drinks

Servings: 8

Author: Gwynn Galvin

Ingredients

• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup water
• 1/4 cup packed fresh mint leaves, chopped
• 4 lime slices, about 1/4″ thick
• 1 1/2 cups Bourbon
• 1 cup 100% Pomegranate juice, such as POM Wonderful
• ice
• 5 cups chilled ginger ale
• mint sprigs and lime slices, optional garnish

Instructions

1. In small saucepot over medium-high heat bring sugar and water to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; simmer until sugar is dissolved and mixture is clear. Remove from heat.
2. Add chopped mint and lime slices to simple syrup. Let stand 1 hour until cooled. Strain, discarding mint and lime. Chill syrup until ready to use.
3. In large pitcher combine prepared simple syrup, Bourbon and Pomegranate juice.
4. Just before serving add ice and ginger ale.
5. Garnish with additional fresh mint and lime slices, if desired.

Recipe Notes

Makes 8 cups.