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!