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05/05/07 - Mint Juleps or Margaritas?
For the first time that I can recall the Kentucy Derby falls on Cinco De Mayo! I'm trying to convince my family that we need to don our giant somberos and drink up Mint Juelps and Margaritas! I figure Mojitos too since they're kind of like Mint Juleps' illegitimate baby.:p
What will you be sipping on this Saturday? :D |
I might be at a Polish bar, so there's a chance I'll be having both w/ a side order of pierogies.
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Coronas baby... as I watch the De La Hoya/Merriweather (sp) fight
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I graduate from college this Saturday...so I'm sure I'll be drinking something. We have a huge bottle of mojito mix on the table, so that could be very tempting...
Or maybe I'll just take a flask of tequila to graduation and tell them that I'm celebrating Cinco de Mayo. It could work! |
Oh how I miss the Derby... :(
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I'm not that refined. I'm gonna try to make Kentucky Derby pie though, that stuff is amazing! You could just do shots of tequila and peppermint schnapps alternately and be really trashy.
Here's to a safe and well-run Derby. Not sure I could go through another Barbaro situation (that would be the horselover in me though). |
I have our Pansy Brunch in the morning. I think most of the alumnae in my chapter frown upon the drink.
What time is the derby? |
I believe the Derby kick off is at 6ish. I got invited to an afternoon Cinco party and a late afternoon/evening Derby party...sheesh!
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OH Dolphin Chica, Just tell everyone the truth... You are classy and drink Pinot from a juice box. :p :D |
Both!
I'm drinking both, and having fajitas and Derby Pie, too. I throw a big party every year to celebrate my ultra-southerness-- south of the Mason-Dixon and South of the Border-- heritages. :D You should see my derby hat-- quite a festive little sombrero. :)
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i would LOVE to see ladies at the Derby wearing sombreros. i have been giggling all day at work thinking about this.
I have been tempted to call my mom but she just wouldn't get it. She would be too busy being appalled and holding her gloved hand to her forehead and clutching her pearls. LOL. |
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Margaritas all the way. (And Limonada for the kids.:D )
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Coronas with my bros! Maybe tequila slammers too.
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I got teh Boy addicted to mojitos. Its bad. After the Pansy Brunch, I will be sipping on my rum flavored salad...and later on in the evening, I plan to have a few margaritas. Its going to be a long night. |
Living about 20 minutes from Churchill Downs I have been going to Derby parties since I was about 2 years old and I have never had a Mint Julep I liked.
I did find some recipies though if anyone else wants to try them: THE MINT JULEP (three ways to make them) Let’s start with, the “classic” mint Julep Begin by putting 3 o 4 mint sprigs in the bottom of a tall glass or stirrup cup. To that add a little water (I use a splash of Woodford) and 2 teaspoons of superfine sugar. We now want to muddle this to form a fine paste. Then, pack the glass with crushed ice and fill with Woodford Reserve. Be sure to put in a long straw and garnish with a mint sprig covered with powdered sugar. This is now ready for sipping and enjoying. For a little easier preparation, here is, The Mintini idea Start by pouring about ½ oz of White Crème de Menthe in the bottom of your glass. Top with crushed ice and fill with Woodford Reserve and add your straw and mint garnish The easiest of all: Use Early Times pre-mixed Mint Julep. Fill glass with ice and pour (Early Times is the official Mint Julep of Churchill downs). Personally I am a fan of the new Oaks Day drink, the Lily these days. A key ingredient of the “Oaks Lily”™ is Finlandia Vodka, the official vodka of Churchill Downs. The new cocktail’s ingredients include: 1 oz. Finlandia Vodka 1 oz. Sweet and Sour Mix 3 oz. Cranberry Juice Splash of Triple Sec When the ingredients are mixed, place the “Oaks Lily”™ in a tall glass with crushed ice, add a straw and garnish with an orange wedge and cherry. |
Jadis, that all sounds simply wonderful! I'll be drinking juleps, but that "Oaks Lily" sounds worth trying!
Maybe that will be the answer to my problem with not having enough julep cups (I'm up to 22). |
That looks like a great drink!
All this talk of derby pie is making me hungry and it's three hours 'til lunchtime. Anyone have a good recipe for that? I only have one silverplate julep cup, but it's got a fleur de lis on it. (My mom knows I like anything with a fleur on it, but had no idea what it was when she bought it for me.) Ah, memories of the Sigma Chi house on Derby Day, when one of the brothers from Louisville made huge batches of juleps. |
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http://www.recipezaar.com/81849 I will be making my own pie crust because commercial shit sucks. |
Hey, thanks! Sugar, nuts, butter, and chocolate chips. No wonder it's so good!
(I'm so time challenged that I've convinced myself that the refrigerated Pillsbury pie crusts aren't too bad.) |
i am preggers *sniff sniff* but if i werent? id be making up a big ol batch of sangria. i may still make it for our guests this weekend and let my fiance taste test it for me.
i do mines the regular way (wine, fruit, sugar) but i spike mines with a little vodka ;). after about the 3rd glass, you cant stand up straight!
Pour wine in the pitcher and squeeze the juice wedges from the lemon, orange and lime into the wine. Toss in the fruit wedges (leaving out seeds if possible) and add sliced peaches, strawberries limeade/lemonade, sugar and brandy. Chill overnight. Add ginger ale and ice just before serving. |
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honeychile, are you having a Derby party?
May I come if I promise to bring my own tumbler??? |
Mint julieps are good but give me a margerita any day!
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http://www.mertscakes.com/derby_cakes.shtml |
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Incidentally, this all started because my granddaddy grew up on a horse farm, and he was always proud that he taught me two things: how to eat lobster like a lady, and how to handicap a horse! I really miss him. :( |
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I agree with the tall glass. I saw another post that said using the metal julep tumbler was ridiculous. :confused: But that's how I always had them. You know, they are small, tall, thin metal cups....But I guess they are served differently everywhere. I did not post on the other thread b/c they reamed a poster for talking about those tumblers....:eek: YIKES. Glad to see so many interpretations on the julep. :) |
A traditional mint julep should be in a mint julep cup. She said she served them in tall, stainless steel tumblers. There is a difference.
Mint Julep Cup: http://www.eclipsetrophy.com/Trophy_...Julep_Cups.jpg |
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Those look like shot glasses. How big are they?
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^^^The ones I have are about 6" tall.
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I don't know what I'll be drinking, but I know I'll want something badly. My 6-year-old daughter's dance recital is Saturday afternoon.
(Don't worry -- I'll be the proud papa while she's on stage. It's the other two hours that I'm dreading.) |
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Since the Queen will be attending the Derby, what will she be drinking?
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I'm a Kentucky Boy so i'm siding with Juleps...I LOVE BOURBON! But i think mojitos are an acceptable and delicious alternative to combine the two cultures.
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just a side note---Cinco de Mayo is not a big celebration in Mexico, us Americans just like to make it a big deal. But give me a margarita any day!!! Shoot now y'all got me thirsty!! haha |
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