The mint julep — bourbon, mint, sugar, and water — is simple to make but steeped in legend as the signature drink of the Kentucky Derby. Joe Nickell traces its origins, along with a brief history of American whiskey and Kentucky bourbon, and shares classic julep tales along the way.
The book covers julep cups, garnishing, and reminiscences from Charles Dickens, Washington Irving, and General John Hunt Morgan. It also includes recipes for classic and modern juleps, non-alcoholic versions, and Nickell’s own researched “perfect” julep. Historic photographs and a Kentucky Bourbon Trail map round out this charming little guide.
Published 2003
96 pages
$16.95