And they're off!

The 134th Kentucky Derby is celebrated this Saturday. Now, I've never really been into horse racing, but I am certainly into Mint Juleps (and giant fancy hats).
The Mint Julep became Churchill Down's signature drink in 1938, but originated in the eighteenth century.

How To Make A Mint Julep
(from cocktails.about.com)

Ingredients:

• leaves from 4-5 mint sprigs
• 2 sugar cubes or 1/2 oz. simple syrup
• 2 1/2 oz bourbon
• mint sprig for garnish

Preparation:

1. Place the mint and simple syrup or sugar into a julep cup, collins glass or double old-fashioned glass.
2. Muddle well to dissolve the sugar and to release the oil and aroma of the mint.
3. Add the bourbon.
4. Fill with crushed ice and stir well until the glass becomes frosty.
5. Garnish with the mint sprig.

Fix yourself a mint julep and countdown the days to LUPEC Denver's Fourth Annual Breakfast for Boobs on May 11th!