Mint Julep

This is great for watching the Kentucky Derby or anytime.

  

4 - 6 oz. bourbon
4 - 8 sprigs mint
2 - 4 tsp. sugar
4 c. Sparkling water

Ice

In the bottom of 4 clean glasses, place mint leaves.

Add sugar and muddle mint with the back of the spoon.

Add ice, bourbon to glasses.

Top off with some sparkling water.

Garnish glasses with mint if desired.

Serves 4.

Derby Day Mule ™

This is perfect for watching the big race or anytime.

This is my version of the southern classic. For the kiddie version, omit bourbon.

6 c ginger ale
4 - 6 oz (1/2 c - 3/4 c) bourbon
2 limes
Ice

Cut 1 lime into wedges, set aside. Cut other lime in half, set aside. 

In a pitcher, combine: ginger ale, bourbon, ice. Squeeze some of the lime into pitcher. Stir and let chill in refrigerator until ready to serve.

To serve: Remove pitcher from refrigerator. Over ice, pour ginger ale mixture into 4 - 6 glasses, garnish with lime wedges.

Serves 4 - 6.