[linda_22003]

Just be sure to use bar sugar, not granulated, y'hear? :) (My own choice for a good julep is George Dickel - what do you use?)

[Conservative Goddess]

Makers Mark.....or Woodford Reserve. I prefer the Woodford myself.......Since my dear friend from Kentucky introduced me to the fine beverage....in my experience, it is made with bourbon.

I've been told, by this same dear friend, a son of Kentucky, that "the mint must be picked by a virgin philly while the morning dew is yet upon it." He swears that makes the best libation.

If I bring the mint to the Kentucky Derby party....he has to settle for mint picked by an old brood mare, washed in tap water. He swears that the mint loses something in the process.....;-)

[Conservative Goddess]

And thank you for the tip on the sugar!!!!

[LibertarianInExile]

You can't be all Yankee if you like Dickel. 8)

I prefer No. 8 myself.

[bagman]

Is not George Dickel cheap Tennessee rot-gut (but I repeat myself)?