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  1. Notes on Chris…

    The Mint Julep dates back to the very early 1800’s as a med­i­c­i­nal cock­tail. In 1820 it became a true cock­tail which spread from the South­ern states across the nation. It stayed pop­u­lar for about 50 years and then began to slowly fade away as Lev­i­tra low price other drinks became known. My first taste of a cocktail […]

    Posted by Lu Brow on April 25th, 2011 | 1 Comment

  2. And They’re Off.…..!

    “Civ­i­liza­tion begins with dis­til­la­tion.” William Faulkner

    Posted by on April 25th, 2011 | 9 Comments

  3. The Perfect Trifecta…

    …Chris McMil­lan, A Mint Julep and a tale. 

    Posted by on April 25th, 2011 | 3 Comments

  4. Mint Julep (Dale DeGroff)

    (from Dale DeGroff’s book “The Essen­tial Cock­tail”) 2 sprigs of mint, prefer­ably perky look­ing spearmint 3/4 ounce of sim­ple syrup 2 1/2 ounces bonded bour­bon (like Old Forester, Book­ers, Blanton’s or Maker’s Mark) Pow­dered sugar, for dust­ing, optional Gen­tly bruise 1 of the mint sprigs in the bot­tom of a mix­ing glass with syrup – […]

    Posted by on May 1st, 2009 | 2 Comments

  5. Chris McMillan’s Mint Julep

    ½ oz of Monin peach syrup 3 sprigs of mint 2 ozs Jack Daniels ½ oz peach syrup Com­bine peach syrup and mint in a high­ball glass and gen­tly mud­dle to release oil from the mint.  Add Jack Daniels and fill with crushed ice.  Drizzle 

    Posted by on April 24th, 2009 | 1 Comment

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