{"id":379,"date":"2009-05-01T12:49:57","date_gmt":"2009-05-01T12:49:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.beliefnet.com\/freshliving\/2009\/05\/organic-mint-julep-recipe.html"},"modified":"2009-05-01T12:49:57","modified_gmt":"2009-05-01T12:49:57","slug":"organic-mint-julep-recipe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/freshliving\/2009\/05\/organic-mint-julep-recipe.html","title":{"rendered":"Organic Mint Julep Recipe"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Mint-leaves-2007.jpg\"<\/a><\/span>It’s Kentucky Derby weekend, and though I don’t know anything about horses, I am drawn to the celebratory traditions that surround the race.  That means two things – fancy hats and mint juleps.<\/p>\n

So in honor of my favorite herb (mint), and my favorite liquor (bourbon), here’s a mint julep recipe courtesy of Osage Gardens<\/a>, the Colorado-based organic herb company.  <\/p>\n

And click here<\/a> for an intriguing article about how there are organic Scotches and whiskeys on the market, but no apparent organic bourbons…yet!<\/p>\n

MINT JULEP<\/strong>
\nServes 1<\/p>\n

12 leaves of fresh Osage mint
\nShaved ice
\n4 tsp of super fine sugar
2 \u00bd ounces bourbon
\n2 tsp spring water
6 spring of fresh Osage mint<\/p>\n

Place mint leaves, sugar and water in a 12 oz chilled tumbler.<\/p>\n

Stir well until sugar has dissolved. <\/p>\n

Fill tumbler with shaved ice and add
\nbourbon. <\/p>\n

With a long handled spoon chop or mix mixture with the ice.
\nStir until the cup is frosted. <\/p>\n

Recipe can be chilled in freezer for up to
\n1\/2 hour. <\/p>\n

Garnish with mint springs and serve with a straw.  Cheers!<\/p>\n

(image via: http:\/\/www.indiamarks.com\/guide\/Chatpati-Chutney-and-delicious-Ready-Powder-recipes-\/879<\/a>)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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