Mint Julep - The Old Charles Family Recipe

While I know my mission is to review different wines and let you know what tastes great, however, I decided to publish a great recipe that I had while were down in Costa Rica. Now our friend Ben made up this drink for us and I have to say it was just wonderful. I will  also tell you to use some caution when you decide to "sip" a few of these. Whether it be out on your veranda in a rocking chair, or sitting having a conversation at your dinner table.Why you ask?  For once you sip the sweet concoction, it has a "power" over you. Not bad at all, just seems to make you really HAPPY!  That being said, that is what the world needs isn't it? MORE HAPPY!


So Mr. Ben (all the girls love Ben by the way) is an institution in Costa Rica, also known to many as McGiveer, thank you for your recipe, and more importantly, thank you for your friendship.





MINT JULEP

5 heaping tbsp confectionery (powdered) sugar
Add 2 cups bourbon on crushed ice to fill 12 oz. glasses
Our mint mixture through strainer over ice and stir
Freeze or refrigerate frosted glass or mug (metal is ideal)


(The photo shown is the offical mint julep pewter cup which is 8 oz and called Chesapeake Bay) 


Use straws for sipping.


Prepare for lift off...