Wednesday, April 30, 2008

First Saturday in May







The first Saturday in May is the Kentucky Derby. If you decide to enjoy an alcoholic beverage at a bar that day please remember to order a Mint Julep. The Mint Julep is the official cocktail of the derby.

A typical Mint Julep consists of bourbon, mint leaves, sugar, and water or ice.
Posted by Brok Potucek at 1:58 PM

1 comment:

laura said...

The Kentucky Derby

* It is well-known as the traditional beverage of the Kentucky Derby, a position it has held since 1938; during the event, more than 120,000 juleps are served (2007) at Churchill Downs. For over 18 years, the Early Times Mint Julep Cocktail has been the designated "official mint julep of the Kentucky Derby".

* In May 2006, Churchill Downs served custom-made mint juleps at a cost of $1000 each at the Kentucky Derby. The mint juleps were served in gold-plated cups with silver straws, and were made from Woodford Reserve bourbon, mint imported from Ireland, ice from the Bavarian Alps, and sugar from Australia. The proceeds were used to support charitable causes dedicated to retired race horses.

* In May 2008, Churchill Downs unveiled the worlds largest Mint Julep Glass. Churchill Downs, in conjunction with Early Times Kentucky Whisky, commissioned the Weber Group [1] (a specialty design and fabrication group) located in Southern Indiana, to fabricate the 6' tall Glass. (7 1/2' if you count the mint sprig) The glass is made out of an FDA food grade acrylic sheet heated and molded to the shape of the glass. The glass has a capacity of 206 gallons, and will distribute the Mint Juleps with an elaborate pumping system that is concealed within the the "Stir Straw.

May 6, 2008 at 8:35 AM

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