How To Make A Mint Julep

Kentucky Derby coming up… Forest of mint growing already in the herb bed… A long day filled with appointments… Bottle of Eagle Rare bourbon in the cabinet… This afternoon, all signs pointed to a Mint Julep.  Here’s how I make them: Fill a low ball glass with a quarter cup or more fresh cleaned mint leaves. Add a teaspoon of turbinado sugar. Muddle well, then fill the glass with crushed ice. Top it off with [...]