Cocktailing

It's Derby Day, and in honor we're going to make a Mint Julep -- the official drink of The Kentucky Derby. However, I do use Oregon bourbon. The horror. So, get our your hammer and start crushing some ice. Don't skip the garnish as it really adds to the mint character of the drink. 8 leaves of fresh mint 1 tsp. sugar 3 oz. bourbon (Kentucky, if you're a purist) In a well chilled silver beaker or glass, drop the mint leaves and the sugar. Muddle briefly. Pack the beaker half-full with ice. Add the bourbon and stir. Top up with ice, mounding slightly. Garnish with a sprig of mint. Photos by Lisa Denkinger See Photo (https://www.instagram.com/p/BFHGG8lING2) See Photo (https://www.instagram.com/p/BFHGgaAoNIH) See Photo (https://www.instagram.com/p/BFHGjGpINIR) Checkout Bourbon Curious (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0760347409/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0760347409&linkCode=as2&tag=httpwwwfredmi-20&linkId=CCBCLZKV2PEZKAYT) by our friend, Fred Minnick. Fred is the "Bou