Apr 30, 2010 ah, the mint julep a lovely muddled beverage consisting of bourbon, mint, sugar, and ice. Lyrics this is the break that we wanted not coming back to this broken house the black sea from the bowery is growing old. May 28 marks the opening of julep season as celebrated by members of the general p. But once the classic is mastered, what happens next. Mint julep is a 2010 romance film written, directed, and produced by wisconsin filmmakers ian teal and kathy fehl, starring david morse, angelica torn, and. Instructions put mint and sugar with a dash of water in mixing glass. This month, bars and restaurants across america are putting their own spins on the julep during mint julep mont h. I was in a traveling theatre company all over the us for a year before moving back to boston where i have blissfully been working at mint julep since july and loving every minuet of it. Apr 01, 2019 theres more than one way to make a mint julep, the traditional cocktail of the kentucky derby. Theres not a citizen alive who hasnt heard of it, which is more than you can say for the manhattan, the cosmopolitan, the sidecar, and the negroni, all of which. Ah, the mint julep a lovely muddled beverage consisting of bourbon, mint, sugar, and ice. The silver dollars mint julep is famous around louisville, especially during derby season. Thousands of juleps are poured at churchill downs during the kentucky derby, but any time is right for a sweet sip of bourbon from a metal cup dont forget the bouquet of mint, which provides an essential aromatic pleasure as you sip.
While its certainly hard to beat the classic mint julepwhether youre sipping one at the derby next saturday or just on your decka drink that has been around at least a couple of hundred years is bound to have spawned all kinds of variations. People have been enjoying the julep since the 1700s. Were located in beautiful auburn, al, otherwise known as the loveliest village on the plains. Raise a glass to julep season with a classic mint julep muddle together 2 parts makers mark bourbon. Keith is also a composer for film, television, dance and. Simple fresh southern, which by the way was nominated for the prestigious 2010 james beard award in the american cooking category. Aside from the martini, the mint julep may be the most iconic cocktail in america.
Its especially on days like this dreadfully rainy and grey one that i am happy to look through the racks and see the bright, colorful pieces that make up our fabulous resort collection this season at mint julep. Yuengling, to arguably the countrys oldest bar, jean lafittes blacksmith shop. Our team is dedicated to growing our business, challenging each other, and challenging the status quo. Spring is in full swing and so should your wardrobe. Sep 19, 2010 track from the mint julep album save your season. Mint julep season is kicking off, and in my mind, that means summer has arrived. Aug 27, 2010 it turns out the mint julep name is sort of a misnomer. Kentuckys official cocktail blooms for derby season. Sip from the bottom for sweet taste or move straw up higher. Cd of mint juleps 2010 album save your season less. The oldest record at west virginias greenbrier hotel then the old white.
Much has been said about this kentucky derby drink of choice. Two different ways to prepare a mint julep, plus the history of the mint julep, from the. They serve the cocktail in a silver cup in order to keep it extra cool on a hot day. The band followed up with the release of their first fulllength album, save your season, in 2011. Nov 30, 2011 save your season licensed to youtube by merlin redeye distribution, merlin pias on behalf of village green recordings.
Theres more than one way to make a mint julep, the traditional cocktail of the kentucky derby. Save your season licensed to youtube by merlin redeye distribution, merlin pias on behalf of village green recordings. It is the kentucky derby today, and you know what that means mint julep season is kicking off, and in my mind, that means summer has arrived. We all love our jobs, and we believe in work, hard work. Here at mint julep, we have a bevy of frocks in striking shades of flame red, tangerine, and citron yellow that are right on target with the trend. The kentucky derby is our annual reminder to drink more bourbon. Lyrics this is the break that we wanted not coming back to this broken house the black sea from the bowery is. As a bourbonbased cocktail, it is associated with the american south and the cuisine of the southern united states in general, and the kentucky derby in particular. Here are some of my top picks for this vaction season.
Published on may 1, 2010 in 19th century and cocktail hour. Aficionados have debated the relative merits of steeping versus muddling, while others argue that the best results come from using a mint syrup. Apr 30, 2010 with a formula almost as old as the republic, the mint julep is a product of an era in which things were done much more slowly. Mint juleps keith kenniff has a rather impressive history of scoring adverts, with clients ranging from o2 and canon to apple and toyota via the trailer for revolutionary road. Kobalt music publishing, amra, bmi broadcast music inc. When hollie and i set out to do something, i wanted to find some way to incorporate her vocals into a slightly different style, rather than just write similar material to my solo work and lay her vocals over top, he says. Reward no longer available 50 backers shipping destination. The mint julep is a mixed alcoholic drink, or cocktail, consisting primarily of bourbon, sugar.
A week before the kentucky derby, i was enjoying a mint julep at the round robin bar inside the willard hotel in washington, d. Mint julep save your season free download soundcloud. This twist of the southern classic, the mint julep, is a refreshing, and seasonal cocktail that is perfect for the dog days of summer that leave you sweating. This classic cocktail was created in the southern united states during the 18th century and is still a favorite today.
At the mint julep boutique you will find an array of flowy dresses, fabulous light blouses, and graphic tees you can easily style and layer for the new season. Kristina magro chicago, alex negranza houston, darlin kulla d. Somewhat laborintensive to properly make, a good mint julep cant be rushed, and cranking them out by the hundreds, using prepared mixes and flavored syrups, can only result in sadness. Willard intercontinental jingle bell julep nov 29, 2010 barman jim hewes of the historic round robin and scotch bar has put a festive seasonal twist on the mint julep, the bars signature cocktail.
He composes ambientelectronic music under the moniker helios and postclassical piano music under goldmund. Regan observes that theres no mention of a closing date, so presumably the mint julep is in season all year round for this group. Ingredients 2 oz bourbon 8 sprigs of mint 1 tsp of sugar. I cant think of a cocktail which is imbibed at a more specific time and almost always only that time as the mint julep. Somewhat laborintensive to properly make, a good mint julep cant be rushed, and cranking. Our newest favorite is a navy blue tibi oneshouldered dress with an eyecatching multicolored sequin shoulder design. Strawberries, mango and pineapple tossed with chopped fresh mint and drizzled with a bourbon vanilla syrup. It turns out the mint julep name is sort of a misnomer. Set in louisville, kentucky, on the first saturday in may, you guessed it, is the kentucky derby. Loved these just my second try at making a julep and the best. Mint julep was designed as a conscious departure from keiths previous, ambientorientated projects. Stream mint julep save your season free download by keith kenniff from desktop or your mobile device. The best mint julep recipe 15 mint julep drinks in 2020.
Just remember to stay hydrated with water while sipping these because, myohmy are they strong. Sip from the bottom for sweet taste or move straw up higher for a hit of bourbonthen mush all together as. Jan 27, 2010 i am originally from rhode island and graduated from bostons suffolk university in 2007. Even if the warmest climate i get to experience is right here inside the shop, i look. Nov 29, 2010 willard intercontinental jingle bell julep nov 29, 2010 barman jim hewes of the historic round robin and scotch bar has put a festive seasonal twist on the mint julep, the bars signature cocktail. Hosted by zane lamprey, with correspondents steve mckenna and marc ryan, the show explores drinks, drinking culture and drinking history across the united states, visiting everywhere from the countrys oldest brewery. The mint julep is a mixed alcoholic drink, or cocktail, consisting primarily of bourbon, sugar, water, crushed or shaved ice, and fresh mint. Why is this the best thing in the universe when it comes to the kentucky derby. Set in louisville, kentucky, on the first saturday in may is, you guessed it, the kentucky derby. Voted best traditional julep came in second place to a cherry limeade julep. The perfect mint julep is the drink for hot summer days, southern or not. Mint julep stock pictures, royalty free southern belle. One of the oldest american cocktails, the mint julep originated in virginia and was popularized in kentucky.
Place straw in julep, add mint sprig we grow ky colonel mint and a strawberry on top. The mint julep has largely been associated with kentuckyboth its bourbon and its derbysince 1938 when it became the official drink of louisvilles famed churchill downs. What better venue than where dcs first mint julep was served, thanks to famous kentucky senator and congressman henry clay, who introduced the cocktail, according to the bar menu. A lonely, sticky fingered waitress is looking to leave town while her complacent insurance salesman husband gets taken for a ride by a. Its also another one of those drinks that is often butchered, with premade, toothpastemeetsbourbon mixes, bright green julep syrup, and other atrocities. Once i started taking bites for this photograph, i couldnt stop take a.
May 01, 2018 a classic mint julep cocktail is piled high with ice, bourbon, and mint. The mint julep is, as chris mcmillian of the library lounge at the ritzcarlton hotel calls it, the very dream of drinks, the vision of sweet quaffings. Keith kenniff is an american composer, multiinstrumentalist, and electronic music producer. A lonely, sticky fingered waitress is looking to leave town. Yet more debates have ensued regarding the appropriate bourbon to.
Keith has an indie rockshoegaze band with his wife under the name mint julep. Grab your twodollar bills because the biggest day in horse racing is just around the bend. Kentucky derby day, the first saturday in may, can be a little early especially if its been cool but we can usually scrounge up enough for a couple of juleps. Four roses bourbon offers up an award winning mint julep recipe in celebration of the 6th kentucky derby. When one calls for a julep in the modern bar, one is assumed to be asking for a minttype julep, and not only that, but a bourbonbased kentucky mint julep.
With angelica page, david morse, james gandolfini, susan aston. Considered by many to be the official drink of the kentucky derby, the mint julep is a perfect cocktail to get you ready for the big race. Mint julep that can be found at blue bayou, cafe orleans, and the french. Make mint juleps for a crowd with this easy recipe. Did you know 120,000 mint juleps are sold during derby weekend in louisville. Fresh mint leaves and a good bottle of bourbon are the key ingredients to this classic mint julep.
Mint julep cocktail recipes the nibble blog adventures in the. Made these for a mint julep contest at a derby party. Its mint julep season considered by many to be the official drink of the kentucky derby, the mint julep is a perfect cocktail to get you ready for the big race. At the mint, we look forward to going to work every day. Jun 21, 2010 here at mint julep, we have a bevy of frocks in striking shades of flame red, tangerine, and citron yellow that are right on target with the trend. Mint julep stock pictures, royalty free southern belle tea. As a bourbonbased cocktail, it is associated with the american south and the cuisine of the southern united states. May 01, 20 may 28 marks the opening of julep season as celebrated by members of the general p. With a formula almost as old as the republic, the mint julep is a product of an era in which things were done much more slowly. They take pride in creating the drink with a delicious aroma. And dont forget june 1, which is mint julep day at new college, oxford. Original soundtrack by keith kenniff 2010 branches 2010 bbc two country and outdoor programme tracks 1995 references. Sure it contains bourbon and mint, but the beef broth adds some meatiness and a. The mint julep is a bourbon cocktail best known for being the signature drink of the kentucky derby.
The mint julep boutique and their main model my fb has a post about this place erryday, guess bitches love it. The julep, the mint julep, and the kentucky mint julep quotes and commentary. But this easytomake refresher shouldnt be reserved for only one day a year. For an adultsonly dessert, try this lusciously creamy mint julep panna cotta from my latest favorite southern cookbook, the lee bros. Okay you muddlers, may is the beginning of mint season here in the pacific northwest. The result isnt quite as stunning as the pork chops with maple syrup i wrote about last week, but that doesnt make it any less delicious. During a visit to the kentucky derby museum, molly mckinney learned how to fix the drink herself. Nov 24, 2010 currently unavailable this title is temporarily unavailable or expired. Mint julep save your season meryl trussler, november 21st, 2011 08. Sure it contains bourbon and mint, but the beef broth adds some meatiness and a sprinkle of allspice on the chops helps balance the sweetness. This recipe makes a large batch so youre ready for the kentucky derby or any sultry afternoon.