What is the mint Julep?
Mint Julep is a cocktail or a mixed drink, probably invented in the southern United States sometime in the 20th year of the 20th century. The ubiquitous in the American South and, like Mojito, the drink was a traditional drink Churchill Downs and Kentucky Derby for almost 100 years. Henry Clay introduced the mint Julep Washington D.C. and America North. For many in the United States, Julep Mint is a reminder of southern gentity and hospitality.
There are many different opinions on how to produce mint julup, but everyone agrees that fresh mint is essential. Good bourbon is also essential, Kentucky whiskey is one of the favorite. To sweeten the mint Julup, a simple syrup is used. This can be purchased or produced by cooking the same parts of granulated sugar and water together. Simple syrup is poured into a container with twigs of fresh mint, which were bruised or gently pushed with the back of the spoon to rude part of the fragrant mint oil. This mixture is chilled overnight.
When Juleps are to be served, the Julep Cup, usually made of silver or tin, is filled with crushed ice. One tablespoon of cooled mint syrup is poured into the cup, along with two bourbon units. The drink is mixed quickly, causing a frost on the outside of the cup, served with a straw and a decorated twig of fresh mint. The remaining syrup of mint can be stored in the refrigerator if the leaves of mint are removed.
Mint Julep has been a traditional Kentucky Derby drink since 1938. More than 80,000 coin Juleps is served every year. In 2006, it was sold in Churchill Downs, where Kentucky Derby is sold, sold fifty to having a mint for $ 1,000 (USD). Each of these drinks was made with imported mint from Morocco, sugar from South Pacific and LED imported from the Arctic Circle. Were served with silver straws in gold cups and were the remaining funds for the causes supporting racing toThey retired.
Juleps Mints are also prominently listed in the songs of artists from the American South. Ray Charles sang a song called One Mint Julep , and singer/composer Bobby Goldsboro mentions a woman who "sipped Julep" for the first time . "You're going to my head like a kicker in Julup or two," there was a line in the song Louise Armstrong You're going on my head.
The soft version of the Julep mint is available on the New Orleans Square in Disneyland and Tokyo Disneyland. This beverage friendly to children is made of sugar, lime juice, soda water, creme de menthe syrup (not liqueur) and lemonade concentrate. It is decorated with cherries Maraschino, lime leaves and mint leaves. Disneyland visitors can apply for a recipe for a mint in Disneyland.