It’s a big week for imbibing—which is why you’re getting an extra recipe to tide you through the week. The Kentucky Derby is upon us, so put on your most ostentatious hat and mix up some mint juleps! Please note that this ‘perfect’ recipe includes some overnight preparations, so plan ahead. The Perfect Mint Julep (Serves 14-16) Ingredients: 1 liter Maker’s Mark® Bourbon Lots of fresh spearmint Distilled water Granulated sugar Powdered sugar 1. To prepare the mint extract, remove about 40 small mint leaves – wash and place in a small mixing bowl. Cover with 3 ounces of Maker’s Mark. Allow the leaves to soak for 15 minutes. Then, gather the leaves in a clean, soap-free piece of cotton cloth and vigorously wring the mint bundle over the bowl of whisky. Dip the bundle again and repeat the process several times. Then set aside. 2. To prepare the simple [...]
A Very Merry Birthday – pics!
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Booze in the News 4.8.2010
Howdy, folks! Welcome back to Booze In The News, where you’ll find the latest, funniest and most obscure newsworthy, alcohol-related bits all in one place. 1. The secret is in the seal; Maker’s Mark has won a lawsuit against Diageo, the parent company of Jose Cuervo, deciding once and for all that the trademark hand-dipped wax seal on the top of the Maker’s Mark bottle is solely theirs.
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