I’m still enjoying the fine Spring weather we’ve been having here in the Toronto area. I’ve been sitting outdoors alot, getting some sun, tending to the herbs and working on some summer recipes.
In the garden, the prolific mint bullies some other plants and something must be done. I’ve been enjoying the Mint Julep cocktail. For such a girly-looking drink, it packs a punch: Bourbon whiskey, muddled mint and sugar and finished with lots of ice.
Sip on this cocktail slowly or risk the wrath of the Kentucky hammer!
Mint Julep
4-5 mint leaves
1 tsp. coarse brown sugar
2 1/2 oz. shot of Bourbon
enough ice to top the glass (tumbler)
mint for garnish
- You’ll need a tumbler or Scotch glass. Add your sugar and mint leaves and muddle into a paste. Add your Bourbon and fill with enough ice to fill-up the glass. Garnish with mint and serve. Sip and enjoy slowly, allowing the ice to dillute the Bourbon along the way.
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mmmm, looks gorgeous- it’s just the ticket for the Toronto weather- though i have to say, i am feeling more summer than spring- no? x shayma
I think you’re secure enough in your masculinity to drink one of these :) Giiia mas!
peter i am so ready for a couple of these. mighty fine.
“girly” or not…LOL! it looks spectacular! Enjoy the sunshine and good outdoor times Peter!
Brown sugar, eh? I have always used a sugar syrup – but this sounds like it would be delish!
If it would just stop snowing, now…. YUP – the first time in – oh 80 years?…. it is snowing out here.
:)
Valerie
I’ve never had one of these… it’s such a pretty color and I can do bourbon ;)
We have just vowed to have these tomorrow. Our mint patch has gone crazy and must be tamed.
WOW!! This looks lovely! I can’t wait to give it a try tomorrow afternoon on the back porch. Thanks for sharing!
-Fellow Greek following from VA
C’mon Peter……..Why no “Greek twist” like adding a shot of ouzo or raki????
Mwahahahahahahaaa Just kidding it looks GREAT!
I almost had my first Mint Julep yesterday at a friend’s house but I went for something else instead, a Tequila sunset. I love cocktails and I’ll definitely try this. I like “girly drinks”, well, I’m a girl after all!
Enjoy the sun!
Magda
I love mint… I drink it in the winter as tea, but in the summer what you propose to usa is Goooood!!
Εξαιρετική πρόταση, στην υγειά μας!!!
Peter, γιατί δεν μπορώ πλέον να κάνω μετάφραση της σελίδας ‘οπως παλιότερα??
you make it look so delicious, though it’s tooooo strong for me. I can only imagine how much fun you have while tending to your garden. Still hoping to make it up there soon!
that drink reminds me of my days in Vicksburg, Mississipi