Cocktailing

14: Mint Julep

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It's Derby Day, and in honor we're going to make a Mint Julep -- the

official drink of The Kentucky Derby. However, I do use Oregon bourbon. The
horror. So, get our your hammer and start crushing some ice.

Don't skip the garnish as it really adds to the mint character of the drink.

  • 8 leaves of fresh mint
  • 1 tsp. sugar
  • 3 oz. bourbon (Kentucky, if you're a purist)

    • In a well chilled silver beaker or glass, drop the mint leaves and the

    sugar. Muddle briefly. Pack the beaker half-full with ice. Add the bourbon
    and stir. Top up with ice, mounding slightly. Garnish with a sprig of mint.

    Photos by Lisa Denkinger

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    Checkout Bourbon Curious

    by our friend, Fred Minnick. Fred is the Bourbon Authority at the
    Kentucky Derby Museum. He would not be amused by the bourbon I used in this
    episode.

    Off to Osaka Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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