DIY Kentucky Derby Party

Drinks

THE THOUSAND-DOLLAR MINT JULEP

Ingredients

  • 3 oz. bourbon, like Woodford Reserve
  • 2 tbsp. mint simple syrup
  • 1 sprig mint, for garnish

Instructions

Fill a glass or julep cup with crushed ice. Add bourbon and mint syrup; stir gently until the glass is thoroughly chilled. Garnish with mint sprig.

How to Stir a Cocktail

credit: http://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/The-Thousand-Dollar-Mint-Julep

14 Hands Wine

You can’t go wrong with a bottle of the limited edition  14 Hands Limited Release 2012 Kentucky Derby® Red Blend, since it already goes perfectly with your Kentucky Derby theme!