2024 the best mint julep recipe review

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The ultimate guide to the quintessential Derby drink! A simple concoction―bourbon, mint, sugar, and water―the mint julep is legendary. Few people know its history and even fewer know how to properly mix this classic cocktail. Lighthearted, entertaining, and informative, The Kentucky Mint Julep explores the lore and legend of the Kentucky Derby's traditional tipple. Joe Nickell looks at the origins of the julep, offers a brief history of American whiskey and Kentucky bourbon, and shares some classic julep tales. Information on julep cups, tips on garnishing and serving, and reminiscences from the likes of Charles Dickens, Washington Irving, and General John Hunt Morgan give a fun, historic look at Kentucky's favorite drink. The book includes numerous recipes―for classic juleps, modern variations, non-alcoholic versions, and the author's own thoroughly researched "perfect" mint julep. This delightful book is illustrated with historic photographs, a map of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, and more.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ University Press of Kentucky (April 11, 2003)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 96 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0813122759
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0813122755
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 5.8 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.75 x 0.25 x 6.5 inches
Reviewer: Danielle
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great Derby Gift
Review: I gave this along with four mule cups (I couldn't find the julep cups I wanted, but these were silver and close enough). We were going to the derby and staying with friends, so I gave a gift basket as a hostess gift. If you're being hosted for the derby weekend, it's a great item to include in your hostess gift. Even if you're just going to a derby-themed party that doesn't call for a full-on $$$ hostess gift, this book is a super cute hostess gift on its own!

Reviewer: Michael P. Mcsheehy
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: A Great Little Book for Your Reading Pleasure
Review: This book is an enjoyable read, written by an actual Kentucky Colonel! Students of southern culture and students of mixology will find this book a valuable reference for their library. Although small in size, this book is filled with facts and anecdotes about the Mint Julep Cocktail history, with numerous recipes for both classic and modern juleps. There is also a section where you can record your very own prized julep recipe, and a section on the distillers of genuine Kentucky Whiskey in Bourbon and surrounding counties.

Reviewer: Corey J. Alexander
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: A keeper
Review: Nice book. Great history.

Reviewer: Flutter
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great Book
Review: Wonderful book must have when planning a Derby party. Full of history and excllent stories and recipes. It is absolutely a top notch handbook for the perfect Mint Julep. Would make a great addition to a gift basket. So glad we added this cute and informative book to our order.

Reviewer: Nellie
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: nice addition to a party display or gift basket
Review: As described, nice addition to a party display or gift basket.

Reviewer: AmandaR
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Cut ebook
Review: Cute little book to casually flip through. Great as a gift.

Reviewer: KGB
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Five Stars
Review: My grandmother loved this book as it gives a history of the actual drink and how it originated.

Reviewer: Jay H
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Its a fun book
Review: Would be nice as a small token gift. It's small and rather short and not heavy on new info. But as a small token gift it would be great!