Sips, Suds, & Smokes

We crush the competition@TheLushUsLife @WoodfordReserve @BuffaloTrace @VioletHourChi @straightup615Co hosts : Good ol Gal Cary Ann & Good ol Boy MikeSIPS Episode – We come back and refresh our most popular episode ever, THE perfect mint julep. Thanks to the 10M plus people that have enjoyed the original episode. We add some challengers to the discussion from The Violet Hour & The LushUs Life Trashy Mint Julep. Oh yes, it’s Derby time and that means Mint Julep time!!!The Classic Mint Julep SIPS -5It’s all about the pomp, circumstance, and temperature.The vessel- Pewter CupThe Bourbon – Maker’s Mark (although this is in dispute)Sugar- 1 to 2 oz. granulatedMint Leaves- about 10 per glassThe Pomp- Muddle the mint leaves and sugar cup. Muddle, don’t shred or crush the mint leaves.Temperature – Add crushed ice to ¾ of the cupCircumstance – Add 3 shots gently over the ice, the gently will fade as the day wears on. Add a straw all the way the bottom, bar straws work best. Garnish with sprig of mint.Sips, Suds