Strawberry Moonshine Julep

Name: Strawberry Moonshine Julep
Prep time: PT0D0H0M
Cook time: PT0D0H5M
Total time: PT0D0H5M
Yield: 1 cocktail
Ingredients: 2 tsp. sugar; 3 mint leaves, plus 1 sprig for garnish; 2 large strawberries, hulled and cut into ¼-in. pieces; 2 oz. moonshine or white whiskey; ½ oz. fresh lemon juice

The clear spirit serves as a backdrop for peak-season fruit in this lighter, brighter take on the classic.

Serves
1 cocktail
Time
5 minutes, plus macerating

PHOTO: MURRAY HALL • FOOD STYLING: JASON SCHREIBER

By SAVEUR Editors

Updated on May 1, 2025

Moonshine, also known as white whiskey, replaces bourbon in this summery take on a mint julep. The crisp spirit finds a sweet-tart counterpoint in macerated ripe strawberries. Serve in a mason jar for the Kentucky Derby—or for an ideal afternoon tipple.

Ingredients

2 tsp. sugar
3 mint leaves, plus 1 sprig for garnish
2 large strawberries, hulled and cut into ¼-in. pieces
2 oz. moonshine or white whiskey
½ oz. fresh lemon juice

Instructions

Step 1

In a cocktail shaker, stir together the sugar, mint leaves, and strawberries. Set aside to macerate for up to 10 minutes.

Step 2

Add the moonshine and lemon juice to the shaker, fill with ice, and shake vigorously for 1 minute. Pour into a mason jar or other cocktail glass, add more ice as needed, and garnish with the mint sprig.

In a cocktail shaker, stir together the sugar, mint leaves, and strawberries. Set aside to macerate for up to 10 minutes.
Add the moonshine and lemon juice to the shaker, fill with ice, and shake vigorously for 1 minute. Pour into a mason jar or other cocktail glass, add more ice as needed, and garnish with the mint sprig.