OT: You're Invited - Virtual KY Derby Party

[CDAY]

Bob Stockler wrote:
> 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.
> 

So, Bob, if you put your money on the bourbon rather than the horses and 
start right after lunch, by the time the race is over, you don't really 
care which horse won?  :-)

Charles Day