The Buckner Mint Julep Ceremony

[macwilkin]

Given that we are almost to Derby Day, I thought I would post the ceremony for making a proper Mint Julep from General Simon Bolivar Buckner Jr.

http://www.thebucknerhome.com/julep/index.html

The recipe itself is a delight a to read:

http://www.thebucknerhome.com/julep/recipe.html

Being overcome with thirst, I can write no further. (with apologies to General Buckner)

T.

[Lachlan09]

Nice one !

Where's my muddler ? The cairngorm end of my sgian dubh should do nicely !

[Monkey@Arms]

Great read. I'm informed they serve the premixed swill masquerading as a Mint Julip at the Derby itself.

Best regards,

Jake