Derby Day Mint Julep
The Kentucky Derby is Saturday, May 7. Even if you’ve never so much as smelled a horse, this is your day to don a splendid hat, speak with a Southern accent and generally act eccentric. Under the circumstances, a mint julep is the only civilized thing to drink. Recipes abound for the classic cocktail, but Neiman Marcus stands by this one.
Woodford Classic Mint Julep
2 oz. Woodford Reserve bourbon
1 oz. water
1 tsp. sugar
4 sprigs fresh mint
Muddle 3 sprigs of mint, sugar and water in the bottom of a julep cup or highball glass. Fill glass with crushed ice. Add Woodford Reserve and stir. Dust the fourth spring in powdered sugar for garnish.
And they’re off!
