Sips, Suds, & Smokes

@makersmark @woodfordreserve #kentuckderby #mintjulep #bourbon #horseracingOh yes, it’s Derby time and that means Mint Julep time!!! The Classic Mint Julep It’s all about the pomp, circumstance, and temperature.The vessel- Pewter Cup The Bourbon – Maker’s Mark (although this is in dispute)Sugar- 1 to 2 oz. granulatedMint Leaves- about 10 per glassThe Pomp- Muddle the mint leaves and sugar cup. Muddle, don’t shred or crush the mint leaves.Temperature – Add crushed ice to ¾ of the cupCircumstance – Add 3 shots gently over the ice, the gently will fade as the day wears on.Add a straw all the way the bottom, bar straws work best.Garnish with sprig of mint. Sips, Suds, & Smokes – THE perfect Mint JulepOk so we have no Pomp, Circumstance, but this baby is HOT.Sugar – 1 Cup of granulated and 1 oz of poweredMint – you’ll want plenty, 50 springs to the brix and then more for the drinksBourbon- Woodford Reserve (somehow this just works)Prepare the brix- Add 1 cup of hot water with 1 cup of sugar. Once the sugar has