The mint and bourbon flavor of these Mint Julep Cupcakes make them perfect for the Kentucky Derby.

There’s bourbon and mint flavoring in both the cupcake batter and the frosting, making these cupcakes taste just like the cocktail. But I say go ahead and make a Mint Julep Cocktail too. They pair perfectly together.
The cupcakes are wonderfully light and fluffy and topped with a rich buttercream frosting tinted with green food coloring. To make them even prettier, place a small mint sprig on each one.

 
Mint Julep Cupcakes Recipe Tips:
To make these cupcakes look professional, use a pastry bag fitted with a large star tip for piping on the frosting. If you want to pile the frosting on high like I did, you may want to make a double batch of frosting to make sure you have enough for all 18 cupcakes. These cupcakes can be stored at room temperature or in the refrigerator.
If using salted butter, use a tiny bitless salt in the recipe.

Try These Other Derby Day Recipes:

Sweet Tea Mint Juleps– A blend of 2 favorite southern drinks. Perfect for warm weather.
Kentucky Bourbon Butter Cake– wonderfully moist and buttery.
Mint Julep Cake– Another great dessert with mint and bourbon flavor.
Mint Julep Jello Shots– who can resist a jello shot"
Mint Julep Fruit Salad
Bourbon Graham Cracker Candy
Mini Hot Brown Tarts
Kentucky Chocolate Walnut Pie
Mint Julep Brownies

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Mint Julep Cupcakes

The mint and bourbon flavor of these Mint ...