Mint Julep and Watermelon Lemonade Recipes for Kentucky Derby Sippin' I?m not usually in the habit of posting recipes here, but it turns out that the Kentucky Derby is upon us and I have 2 quite delicious drink recipes ? a classic Mint Julep and a refreshing (booze-free) Minty Watermelon Lemonade will make killer sipping? during the race, and I can?t resist sharing. As an ... Mint flavor, bluegrass spirit: Julep expert with familiar name shares tips There is a man renowned across the land for his knowledge of the storied mint julep, and his name is Joe Nickell. So is mine. According to my father (whose name – Nick Nickell – was itself rather redundant), Joe and I are distant cousins. Joe doesn't know if that is true, and doesn't seem to care much. In fact, on the two occasions when I've spoken with him, he has taken the opportunity to ... Kentucky Derby: History of the mint julep The mint julep became Churchill Down's signature cocktail in 1938, according to CocktailTimes. At the time, a julep set attendees back 75 cents. Today, a mint julep in a collectors glass starts at $1,000. read more Quick and Easy Mint Julep Recipe (Video) The best mint julep is the one that's both minty and delicious. Too much mint isn't very good, and we've got the perfect recipe for sipping these traditional drinks when the Kentucky Derby kicks off this weekend. This drink is the perfect compliment to those those big, ridiculous hats . Mint Julep (via Wikipedia) You'll need mint sprigs (leaves), bourbon whiskey, powdered sugar, and some H20 ... A Look Back At The History Of Mint Julep Before it was the toast of the Kentucky Derby, the the mint julep was a political icebreaker here in the nation's capital. Henry clay took relish in bringing people together and pulling out his silver goblets, and his fresh mint, and his sugar and crushed ice, and constructing southern-style mint juleps for people. Kentucky's famous statesman brought his Southern recipe ... SFist Drinks: The Mint Julep at District in Oakland District , the wine bar near 3rd and Townsend in SoMa, just opened a second location in Old Oakland that features not just wine but a 40-bottle whiskey list. And today, on the eve of the Kentucky Derby (yes, we also know it's the eve of Cinco de Mayo, but hopefully you all know how to make a margarita ) we bring you District's twist on the classic mint julep, the Derby cocktail of choice. [ more ... Kentucky Derby: Mint julep recipes from Alton Brown, Rachael Ray and more The key to the best mint julep is robust Kentucky bourbon - don't be a cheapskate. One Big Bar Tab: Kentucky Derby to Serve 120,000 Mint Juleps The Kentucky Derby is a race steeped in tradition. From the twin spires of Churchill Downs, the derby hats and the roses placed on the winning horse, the "Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports" is as much a cultural experience and a sporting one. Kentucky Derby: How to make a mint julep For nearly a century, the mint julep has been the traditional beverage of Churchill Downs and the Kentucky Derby. Between 80,000 and 120,000 mint juleps are served there over the two-day period. But those are made with a mix. The horror. Let Journal News food writer Liz Johnson show you the right way to make one fresh at our food blog, Small Bites, at http://food.lohudblogs.com. Early Times Mint Julep Named "Official Drink of the Kentucky Derby®" LOUISVILLE, Ky., April 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- For the past 25 years, the Early Times Mint Julep has proudly served as the "Official Drink of the Kentucky Derby®." In celebration of this, Early ...
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