And they're off... to sip Kentucky Derby drinks
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Ted Allen, host of of “Queer Eye For the Straight Guy” and author of "The Food You Want to Eat: 100 Smart, Simple Recipes," introduces his own personal twist on the Kentucky Derby's well-known "mint julep" and Cinco De Mayo's "margarita."
The Mint Julep, an iced drink consisting of bourbon, mint and a sugar syrup is the traditional beverage of the race. The historic drink is best served in an ice-frosted silver julep cup but most Churchill Downs patrons sip theirs from a souvenir glass printed with all previous Derby winners. Over 80,000 mint juleps are typically served on Derby Day and the preceding day's event, The Kentucky Oaks stakes race, which is considered by many to be "the Derby for Fillies."
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Place ice and berries in food processor and pulse until coarsely crushed. Pack ice and berries into traditional 10-ounce silver cups.
Add simple syrup and bourbon. Garnish with mint.
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(non-alcoholic)
INGREDIENTS
Crush 1 mint sprig in the bottom of a rocks glass. Add the pomegranate juice and the orange-juice cube. Top with Perrier or San Pellegrino and garnish with the other mint sprig.
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(A Mexican play on the Greyhound)
INGREDIENTS
Slice jalapeno in quarter-inch slices and infuse vodka for 2 hours (or longer if you want it spicier/grassier). Rim four martini glasses with a slice of grapefruit juice and dip in salt, if desired. Working in two batches (two drinks each), pour vodka and grapefruit juice into a shaker over ice; shake until very, very cold, and strain into glasses. Garnish with grapefruit twist.
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