Рецепт Mint Julep
May 2, 2015
Celebrates the 141st Kentucky Derby
At Churchill Downs~
Make a big Pitcher of Mint Juleps,
Put on a fancy Derby Hat and
Watch the Kentucky Derby~
Here are a few of my favorite Derby Hats from~ Lady Diane Hats
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 3/4 cups water
- 16 fresh mint sprigs, finely chopped
- 2 quarts Bourbon
- shaved ice
- 20 fresh mint sprigs for garnish
- Combine first four ingredients in a large glass container
- Stir until sugar dissolves
- Cover and let stand 4 to 6 hours
- Strain mixture into a 3-quart pitcher
- Discarding mint
- Fill each glass with shaved ice
- Fill with bourbon mixture
- Garnish with fresh mint springs
- Enjoy~
- More Derby posts from t2t: Kentucky Derby and a Mint Julep
and Derby Pie