My mother-in-law gave me her silver cups years ago and I’ve promised her a mint julep on Derby Day since then, but I always forget. Tomorrow I’m going to come through, though. Anyone have any tips? I can find recipes galore online, but I’ve never made one and unless it was long ago and I’ve forgotten, I’ve never tasted one.
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May 4th, 2007 at 4:05 pm
This is the official recipe for the Derby from their website:
2 c. sugar
2 c. water
fresh mint
crushed ice
Early Times KY Whiskey
Mix sugar and water to make simple syrup. Add mint and refrig overnight. Make one julep at a time. Put crushed ice in julep cup. Add 1 TB mint syrup. Add 2 oz. whiskey. Stir rapidly to frost cup. Add a sprig of mint to garnish.
May 5th, 2007 at 11:04 am
Hi Jennifer… you’ve been doing such a great job on the blog! I’m starving for some chicken salad after reading the latest entries.
Now, I know you’re talking mint juleps here, but it reminded me of that wonderful milk punch you made one time… girl, I’ve got to have that recipe!
Giddy-up!
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