one of the bonuses of no longer working on weekends for the symphony is that i can drink in the middle of the day. this is what i did on saturday. i decided i wanted to make a mint julep to drink while watching the kentucky derby, so i picked up mint from the grocery store & checked out recipes online. unfortunately, to make a truly minty mint julep, you have to steep mint sprigs in the simple syrup overnight. i was unaware of this, and had obviously planned poorly, so i just muddled some mint leaves to death with the simple syrup (which we happen to keep in the refrigerator for situations like these, although more commonly used for mojitos), and added some shaved ice & bourbon (maker's mark, for those of you who were curious). it came out tasting a little bourbon-sharp, which i'd guess a stronger mint flavor would soften, but it was still tasty.
i was rooting for street sense, who began in 19th place, and ended up winning the kentucky derby! woohoo! quite the exciting race, especially for my first time watching.
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Glad you had a good derby experience. I posted about mint juleps two derby's ago. You might be interested in a little history/lore about the drink The Friday Cocktail - Kentucky Derby Edition. Personally, I like to infuse my bourbon with mint for 12 to 24 hours prior to enjoying, and I let everyone make their juleps to their own taste. It's not uncommon to add a little water if it's a "little bourbon-sharp."
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