TomFischer Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 I was judge at the annual Pre-Derby Four Roses Julep Contest this week in Louisville. We covered it as a video story that I invite you to watch here with all mint julep recipes. First place used cherries, a Gastrique and Tamarind Soda..check it out. Varanese's Rory McCollister’s “Cherry Blossom Julepâ€Ingredients:· 1 1/2 oz Four Roses Single Barrel Bourbon· 1 1/2 oz Dried Cherry Lemon Zest Gastrique· Fresh Mint· 2 oz Tamarind Soda· 2 oz Ginger AleTo make the Gastrique:· Boil and reduce· Dried Cherries· 2 cups sugar· 2 cups water· Juice of 3 lemons· Zest of 1 lemonInstructions:Using a large mixing glass, muddle gastrique and mint. Add bourbon and shake well. Pour into tall highball glass and top with equal parts tamarind soda and ginger ale. Garnish with candied ginger rose, mint sprig and lemon zest. Link to post Share on other sites
nblair Posted April 21, 2010 Share Posted April 21, 2010 I'm not so sure I'd want to be a judge at that contest. A Bacon Mint Julep just doesn't sound good. Link to post Share on other sites
Dramiel McHinson Posted April 21, 2010 Share Posted April 21, 2010 Varanese's Rory McCollister’s “Cherry Blossom Julepâ€Ingredients:· 1 1/2 oz Four Roses Single Barrel Bourbon· 1 1/2 oz Dried Cherry Lemon Zest Gastrique· Fresh Mint· 2 oz Tamarind Soda· 2 oz Ginger AleThat do look like a tasty Julep! I gotta try that. Thanx for the post. Link to post Share on other sites
Enabler Posted April 28, 2010 Share Posted April 28, 2010 So far I have found Mint Juleps to be a vast disappointment. Maybe I will look over those recipes and see if anything looks drinkable. Link to post Share on other sites
cas Posted April 30, 2010 Share Posted April 30, 2010 Here's a little advice from CNN:http://www.cnn.com/2010/LIVING/04/30/kentucky.derby.chef/index.html?hpt=MidI've made the slushie, or something similar, before. It is very good.Craig Link to post Share on other sites
Josh Posted April 30, 2010 Share Posted April 30, 2010 I'm not so sure I'd want to be a judge at that contest. A Bacon Mint Julep just doesn't sound good. Link to post Share on other sites
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