MEEMO 1992-2010

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Saturday, May 1, 2010

DERBY DRINKS - MINT JULEP AND OAKS LILY



Mint Julep

2 Cups sugar
2 Cups water
Sprigs of fresh mint
Crushed ice
Early Times Kentucky Whisky
Silver Julep Cups

Make a simple syrup by boiling sugar and water together for five minutes. Cool and place in a covered container with six or eight sprigs of fresh mint, then refrigerate overnight. Make one julep at a time by filling a julep cup with crushed ice, adding one tablespoon mint syrup and two ounces of Early Times Kentucky Whisky. Stir rapidly with a spoon to frost the outside of the cup. Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint





Oaks Lily

The Official Drink of the Kentucky Oaks

1 oz. Finlandia Vodka
1 oz. Sweet and Sour Mix
3 oz. Cranberry Juice
Splash of Triple Sec

When the ingredients are mixed, place the "Oaks Lily"TM in a tall glass with crushed ice, add a straw and garnish with an orange wedge and cherry.
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