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05/01/09: Derby Week Day Five
Since this Saturday, May 2nd, is Derby day I am offering variations on the official drink of Churchill Downs; the Mint Julep. I like to make my Mint Juleps with Cognac; this is really called a Brandy Smash. Of course, as I mentioned in the beginning of the week, you can make them with any Spirit you want. So, be sure to use at least VSOP; I like Hine. Enjoy the drink and the race!
The Brandy Smash:
-3oz. VSOP Cognac
-1/2 Tablespoon Sugar
-1 Tablespoon Water
-3 Sprigs Mint
In the bottom of a mixing glass dissolve the sugar in the water. Take 2 sprigs of mint and place them leaf side down in the sugar water. Press the mint leaves with the bottom of a spoon to grind out the flavor. Pull the mint sprigs out of the water and press them against the side of the glass with the back of the spoon to drain out all of the liquid; discard the sprigs. Add the Cognac & ice and stir. Strain the drink into an ice filled highball glass and garnish with the remaining mint sprig.
