OT: You're Invited - Virtual KY Derby Party

[Bob Stockler]

To help you better enjoy our Virtual Kentucky Derby Party . . .

Here is the Kentuck Mint Julep recipe I recommend for all who
attend the Virtual Kentucky Party in the filePro Room May 7th.

Have sufficient of the fixins on hand:

  Sprigs of mint for the number of Mint Juleps planned.
  Kentucky Bourbon.
  Sterling Silver Mint Julep cups.
  Simple syrup.
  Cracked ice.

You can pick the mint from your garden, if you planted some in
a raised bed (higher than a dog can lift his hind leg), or get
some from your green grocer,

100 proof Kentucky Bourbon is preferred, but whatever the proof
it _must_ be genuine straight Kentucky Bourbon - distilled, aged
and bottled in Kentucky (no blends are allowed) [1].

Substitute your favorite drinking vessel if Sterling Silver cups
aren't available, but chill what's used well in advance.

Simple syrup is a solution of sugar in water.  You can make your
own or buy Bar Syrup at a liquor store.  If you make your own,
start several days in advance to get as saturated a solution as
possible (dilution of the Mint Julep is to be avoided [2]).

Putting it all together:

  Fill the chilled drinking vessel with cracked ice and pour
  the Kentucky Bourbon on that (almost to the brim).

  Add simple syrup to taste and stir.

  (The bartender is encouraged to taste all concoctions he
  prepares, to assure only the highest quality is served.)
  
  Insert a sprig of mint, of a length so its top leaves
  tickle the imbiber's nose when sipped.

Hoping you'll join us for the most exciting 2 minutes in sports,

Bob

[1] - While it's not 100 proof, Blanton's Single Barrel
      Kentucky Bourbon (93) will be served in Louisville.

[2] - It's also a good idea to chill the Kentuck Bourbon
      overnight in the refrigerator, so it doesn't melt
      the cracked ice too quickly.

-- 
Bob Stockler - bob at trebor.iglou.com
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