This is a little late considering that Derby Day was last weekend, but you can use them for next year!
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| Yes I realize that "Iowa Bourbon Whiskey" is not technically Bourbon. Get off your high horse because this was some good ass whiskey. |
Ingredients:
- Mint leaves
- Simple syrup OR sugar
- Ice (preferably crushed)
- Bourbon
Directions:
- Put 7-8 mint leaves at the bottom of a large glass
- Pour 1/2 shot of simple syrup (or 2 teaspoons sugar)
- Muddle mint leaves until mint aroma comes out strongly
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| I need a muddler. Birthday gift anyone? |
- Add crushed ice to top of glass (crushed ice will melt into the whiskey better, which will improve the flavor combinations)
- Add ~2-3 shots of bourbon whiskey (or however much you feel is appropriate)
- Be sure that the whiskey is at room temperature. Ice cold whiskey is a rookie mistake.
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| You know you want one... |
- Mailman the shit out of it while your favorite horse inevitably loses you money :)
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| Confession: We didn't watch the derby. We drank mint juleps and watched Sherlock :) |
Happy
drinking mailmanning!
