Apr.29.2008
12:45 pm
by TeddyBear

The Mint Julep: I found this great recipe for Derby Day!

Southern Delight Mint Julep

Jane Linton
 
 

The Mint Julep is a drink that requires special presentation….

This drink brings forth the ideal image of  genteel gatherings sprinkled with that slow soothing southern drawl.. Just thinking about The Kentucky Derby makes one long for a sip from a silver julep cup. Easy to make, the Mint Julep will boost your host or hostess status in the eyes of your guests….
 
 

A Sign of Hospitality
Greek mythology tells of two weary travelers who could find neither help
nor hospitality on the road. Finally an old couple took them in, scoured a
modest dining board with mint to refresh it, and prepared for the
strangers a meal. The travelers turned out to be gods in disguise, who
rewarded the old folks by remodeling their little hut into a glorious temple. 
Thereafter mint was considered a symbol of hospitality.

You will need:

2 cups granulated sugar
2 cups water (branch water is ideal)
Fresh Mint
Crushed Ice
Kentucky Bourbon (2 ounces per serving)

Make a simple mint syrup* by boiling sugar and water together for 5 minutes; cool. Place in a covered container with 6 or 8 bruised mint sprigs. Refrigerate overnight.
Make a julep by filling a julep cup* or glass with crushed ice, then adding 1 tablespoon of mint syrup and 2 ounces of bourbon. Stir rapidly with a spoon to frost outside of cup or glass. Garnish with a fresh mint sprig..

*This makes enough syrup for about 44 juleps.

Extra Tips:

  • Always use a premium Kentucky bourbon
  •  Use crushed or shaved ice and pack in cup.
  • To bruise mint, place in a cup and gently pass the back of a spoon between cup and the leaves a time or two. You want the mint to release some of the fragrant oils.
  • Add  a straw cut to protrude just above the rim of the cup and serve. You should be able to  get a faint whiff of the mint sprig when you’re sipping.
  • Keep the covered syrup in the refrigerator (after removing the mint leaves) if you don’t plan on drinking all the servings.. Enjoy later….
     Go to:  http://home.att.net/~ejlinton/dom_mint-julep.html  for more great recipes!

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    A special thanks to ©1997-2007 J.P. Linton. All Rights Reserved for sharing this great recipe with Grizzly Groundswell readers!

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    2 Responses to “The Mint Julep: I found this great recipe for Derby Day!”

    1. 1Stix1972 (R-IL) (VRWC)on 29 Apr 2008 at 6:59 pm

      I say that looks perty good there. I might hafta make me some

    2. 2Chad T. (Teddy Bear) Everson (GGR-MN)on 30 Apr 2008 at 3:28 am

      @Stix1972 (R-IL) (VRWC): Do it my good man! I am thinking of venturing out to the new harness racing track just north of the Twin Cities to watch this. I am going to try to talk my Lady Bear into dressing up with me and doing the Derby here! If not, I will be decked out in my derby attire here in the Grizzly Den!

      Who do you like? I wish I had money! I would put some down on Pyro! 8/1! That is a nice return especially if I exacta box him.

      Enjoy and cheers!

      ~Teddy Bear

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