Mint Julep

[Tricia]

Mint Juleps were brought up in the Today's Cocktail thread, which is where I originally posted this recipe from Total Wine, but I started thinking....Hmmmm how do you make a Mint Julep?

I tend to make a mint syrup and add bourbon with a mint garnish.
This recipe calls for one sugar cube for one serving.

This was an interesting link/recipe from Total Wine
Champagne Mint Julep

Serves: 1   Preparation Time: 10 minutes   Difficulty Level: Easy

Ingredients
3 oz. Champagne

1/2 oz. Whiskey

1 sugar cube

6-7 mint leaves

Mint bouquet, lemon peel and/or strawberry for garnish

Instructions

1. In a julep cup or rocks glass, add mint leaves, sugar cube and a splash of water.
2. Gently press mint leaves with a muddler to release oils.
3. Add whiskey, Champagne and crushed ice, and stir gently.
4. Garnish with a mint bouquet, lemon peel or strawberry — or one of each!

 

[slowrider]

And they're off!

 

[JeffB]

Happy Derby Day! Where is the Pugski Derby hat emoji?

 

[Tricia]

Although, today is a bit of a twist. Cinco De Mayo and Derby day.
This

or this

 

[ScotsSkier]

Mint margaritas?

 

[Dwight]

Seems a waste to ruin Bourbon like that.

 

[SBrown]

I posted it in the other cocktail thread, but today’s version =



It’s a bit dangerous to make a julep big enough to fill a mug, and then drink it (gulp it, lbh ) after being hot tired and dehydrated from landscaping. Might be nap time.

 

[Muleski]

A Moscow Mule mug on Derby Day? Perfect!
Thinking on my late aunt and uncle, long time Derby hosts in KY. Can't even begin to think of where the Julep cups are in our house.
Cold beer is just fine......

Cheers everybody!

PS....beautiful view, @SBrown!

 

[SBrown]

A Moscow Mule mug on Derby Day? Perfect!
Thinking on my late aunt and uncle, long time Derby hosts in KY. Can't even begin to think of where the Julep cups are in our house.
Cold beer is just fine......

Cheers everybody!

PS....beautiful view, @SBrown!

Yeah, I have julep cups, just not here. /sheepish This is close-ish, though?

But now I’m thinking about posting a series of great views with the copper mug ...

 

[Jilly]

Have cup will travel??

Ah that didn't come off the way I thought it!

 

[coskigirl]

Derby Party afternoon. One mint julep followed by manhattans.

 

[pete]

And They're Off ...... in a few minutes!!!

 

[graham418]

And They're Off ...... in a few minutes!!!


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mmmmmmm......julep

 

[oldschoolskier]

What???? Poison a good alcohol with impurities!!!!

 

[slowrider]

3 Signature Triple Crown Cocktails for 3 Triple Crown Races

• Kentucky Derby (May 7): The Mint Julep. The Mint Julep is signature drink of the race dubbed as the most exciting two minutes in sports. ...
• Preakness Stakes (May 21): The Black-Eyed Susan. Did you know that the Preakness Stakes also has a signature cocktail? ...
• Belmont Stakes (June 11): The Belmont Jewel.