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Derby Day anywhere with
Authentic Mint Juleps Made Easy |
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(ARA) - Nothing marks the full flowering
of spring like the crown jewel of horseracing -- the nation’s
longest-running sporting event -- held the first Saturday in May
in Louisville, Ky. Along with race-watching parties and ladies
in big hats, tradition calls for the perfect Mint Julep to
entertain family and friends during “the most thrilling two
minutes in sports.”
Mint Juleps originated more than 100 years ago when Kentucky
bourbon was shipped up and down the Mississippi River, where
fresh mint grew along the riverbanks. Legend has it that traders
flavored their bourbon with sugar and tender young mint sprigs,
giving birth to the iconic Mint Julep.
Tom Bulleit, founder of Bulleit Bourbon and one of the few
remaining scions of a Kentucky bourbon-making family whose name
is on the bottle, admits that even a Mint Julep made by a rank
amateur can be a delight. After all, Mint Juleps tend to be
served in the festive, young days of spring during the biggest
week of the thoroughbred racing season. In this atmosphere, how
could a concoction of bourbon, water, sugar and mint turn out
badly?
Bulleit contends, however, that settling for a Mint Julep that
is merely delightful is like betting on a horse that is merely
handsome. He insists that an authentic Mint Julep, simply made
by following a few easy steps, is an experience of which legends
are made.
“Start with an excellent bourbon,” advises Bulleit. He would
know. Bulleit Bourbon earned a Gold Medal at the San Francisco
World Spirits Competition, and is currently America’s
fastest-growing super-premium bourbon, a category of spirits
that is surging in popularity around the world.
“Everyone in Kentucky has a mint julep recipe,” adds Bulleit.
“Other than great bourbon, the key is creating a rich julep
mixture of mint extract, sugar and water that will flavor the
bourbon to satisfy your personal taste.”
By following Tom Bulleit’s recipe, you can add some authentic
Kentucky flavor to your Derby Day celebration.
Visit
Bulleit
Bourbon for more
information on Tom Bulleit’s Authentic Mint Julep and other
recipes.
Courtesy of ARAcontent
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