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We LOVE your try channel videos and are loving your cocktails with Ciara series a lot. As for your mint....it needs a new bigger pot! mint is pretty much a weed. trim it and water it and it should be ok. but it will grow A LOT. so use the heck out of it! LOL Let it dry before you water it though, if you over water it the roots will rot. The plant in this video could definitely use a bigger pot and some fresh soil and it will be fine =)
This channel is tough for two reasons. One, it sounds accurate from a quick cursory google search. But two, i know full well from the try channel that Ciara can drink jet fuel and say "Oh that's actually quite loovlehy"
That was my thinking, specifically about this video. Does Ciara really dislike any cocktails? If she did, would she let us know? Because I find mint juleps frankly disgusting. Bourbon, mint, and a cloying amount of sugar is not a good combo.
I think it actually brings us pride here in the states just to know that an Irish lassie is impressed with our whiskey. 😊 y'all are practically the founders of whiskey, so we must be doing something right! 👍💚🍀🍀🥃
Ryan B I think they only got bought by the overseas guys in recent years, but the product will always be American as bourbon is, by law, only made in the states.
@@DaCaptain924 They are still manufactured the same in the US after the Japanese purchased them. However, as far as I'm concerned it's not the same as US made and owned. It's like calling a Toyota car that's made in the US an American car. I myself was upset with the sale though because these manufactures have a bit of US history to them. Either way....for me Makers Mark, Jim Beam and Knob Creek are bottom of the barrel. We have much better bourbon manufacturers that are owned and made by US manufacturers. I will be sticking with US owned as long as it's an option.
@Blue Skies Please don't get me wrong. I don't have a problem with other countries that acquire US companies. I have a problem with Americans selling our corporations just to make fast money. I have the same problem with Americans that send 95% + of our industries over seas. Other countries aren't bad for acquiring what was once ours. I don't dislike them them at all if they manage to acquire our US companies and corporations. It's not like they are taking our nation in a hostile manner like some would like for us to think. It's our US business owners and investors that fucking really piss me off. They are the ones making the choices to sell off America. To me, that's what sucks the most. They are betraying our nation and our people by selling our history and our jobs.
@@ryanb418 Japan makes fantastic whiskey, and they haven't changed anything, so by all measures they're in great hands at the moment, all misguided nationalism aside.
When I was still in university, I wrote a research paper on the eatings of the aristocratic American South. Mint Juleps came up often and a favorite quote of mine described them as an "obligatory panacea for all the evils of the climate." As someone from the South, I 100% agree!
Hmmm... well, unless it keeps the skeeters away, it doesn’t address _all_ the evils of the climate, but it does help one to not mind so much. In all seriousness, that’s a great quote.
The mint needs re-potting in a clay pot about twice the size with decent potting soil. It needs a plant tray. It wants to be in a window and to be watered regularly to keep it evenly moist but not wet. And you should pinch off all the ends so it bushes out.
You can't go wrong with Makers Mark! Some other recommendations are Buffalo Trace and Elijah Craig small batch. I make my Mint Julep using more mint and I really crush the mint and sugar into almost a paste before adding the bourbon and then give it a nice stir with some ice and strain into a frosted glass. I personally don't care for the crushed ice.
Mint Julep is one of my favorites when I am at the track. The Kentucky Derby is the 1st leg of the American Triple Crown, run on the first Saturday in May. Which this year do to Covid-19, will be running Saturday September 5th, as the 2nd leg. The other two Triple Crown races are the Preakness Stakes and the Belmont Stakes. Enjoy!
To echo another comment Basil Hayden’s is worth a shot (horrible pun intended). Honorable mentions for Buffalo Trace and Dickel’s rye for things that are available outside Kentucky. The Bourbon trail is worth the trip if you are serious about your bourbon.
The Mint Julep by Joshua Soule Smith Then comes the zenith of man’s pleasure. Then comes the julep - the mint julep. Who has not tasted one has lived in vain. The honey of Hymettus brought no such solace to the soul; the nectar of the Gods is tame beside it. It is the very dream of drinks, the vision of sweet quaffings. The Bourbon and the mint are lovers. In the same land they live, on the same food they are fostered. The mint dips infant leaf into the same stream that makes The Bourbon what it is. The corn grows in the level lands through which small streams meander. By the brook-side the mint grows. As the little wavelets pass, they glide up to kiss the feet of the growing mint, and the mint bends to salute them. Gracious and kind it is, living only for the sake of others. Like a woman’s heart it gives its sweetest aroma when bruised. Among the first to greet the spring, it comes. Beside gurgling brooks that make music in the fields, it lives and thrives. When the bluegrass begins to shoot its gentle sprays towards the sun, mint comes, and its sweetest soul drinks at the crystal brook. It is virgin then. But soon it must be married to old Bourbon. His great heart, his warmth of temperament, and that affinity which no one understands, demands the wedding. How shall it be? Take from the cold spring some water, pure as angels are; mix it with sugar till it seems like oil. Then take a glass and crush your mint within it with a spoon - crush it around the borders of the glass and leave no place untouched. Then throw the mint away - it is the sacrifice. Fill with cracked ice the glass; pour in the quantity of Bourbon which you want. It trickles slowly through the ice. Let it have time to cool, then pour your sugared water over it. No spoon is needed; no stirring allowed- just let it stand a moment. Then around the brim place sprigs of mint, so that the one who drinks may find the taste and odor at one draft. Then when it is made, sip it slowly. August suns are shining, the breath of the south wind is upon you. It is fragrant cold and sweet - it is seductive. No maidens kiss is tenderer or more refreshing, no maidens touch could be more passionate. Sip it and dream-it is a dream itself. No other land can give you so much sweet solace for your cares; no other liquor soothes you in melancholy days. Sip it and say there is no solace for the soul, no tonic for the body like old Bourbon whiskey.
I was going to post this as well. I make mine this way. As much bourbon as you desire and then pour the simple syrup over. No spoon required no stirring needed.
Sorry but this Kentuckian does not agree. This drink is Kentucky. It’s tradition. Even if something can be better it doesn’t mean it should if that makes any sense 😆.
YES! That cocktail is absolutely delicious, and surprising how a herb other than mint goes well with booze :D I've already mentioned it twice under different videos as I expect Ciara to find it... GORGEOUS and worth the effort :) LET US SEE IT!
Mint julep was originally made with Cognac or Genever as that’s what rich people have been drinking in America. Regular Americans couldn’t afford imported spirits so they used their spirit, Whiskey. The world comes from ‘Julepe’ which means rose water, because rose petals were originally used as the dominant flavour, and mint was later added. All in all, I prefer them with bourbon but they are also nice with cognac.
My first mint julep was at the Kentucky derby in 1973. Secretariat ran and won. My second was in 1977 when Seattle Slew won. Both times I rode my motorcycle there. I still ride that thing now. I didn't realize until many years later I had seen the only triple crown winners in decades purely by luck. Love your channel and hope you can see the Kentucky derby sometime.
Hi Ciara, Kentuckian here. We have something called the "Bourbon Trail" in KY, which is more or less a pre-planned bourbon road trip. If you're ever in the US you might want to consider.
As a Kentuckian, I must say I was paying close attention, and you got every little detail just right, including rolling the garnish in your hand and putting the straw right next to the mint. Well done!
Good job, Darling. The julep cup gets it much colder -you stir until you have a layer of frost on the outside of your tumbler Then the ice melts slower, thereby diluting your julelp at a much lower rate. You are definitely off to the races!
As a son of the Bluegrass state I’d love to see you attending next years Derby. Definitely try it with Woodford Reserve. As others have said the hat is nice but it needs to be twice as big and much more flamboyant. 😁🥃
Grant Walker im well aware it’s The Commonwealth but anytime I refer to it as such I get blank stares until I say either Kentucky or Bluegrass “state”. Just trying to be considerate of others as my granny taught me. You wouldn’t want me to offend my granny would you suh? 😁
Love your content as always! And I know this is a cocktail channel but Makers does REALLY well when making a homemade bourbon whipped cream for holiday baking. Even when making dairy free whip, it's a magical crowd pleaser.
Now you should try ‘Death in the Afternoon’, one of Ernest Hemingway’s favorite cocktails. It’s basically chilled champagne with a shot of absinthe, but it’s pretty good.
I tried a Mint Julep for the first time earlier this year. Instantly became one of my favs. Even bought a Julep Cup for em! My spec is: 3oz Old Grand Dad Bourbon .5oz simple syrup 3 dashes bitters 10 mint leaves
Old Kentucky boy here. Ya did great ! Especially because you didn't use Woodford Reserve, that stuff is swill. Might try Wild Turkey next time, that's from my home town.
Woodford Reserve. Another American bourbon that does wonders with cocktails. It’s not as Smokey or “harsh” as other options and it blends beautifully with simple syrup and ginger
Another Derby cocktail is the Man O War Ingredients ice cracked 2 ounces good-quality bourbon or your favorite rye whiskey 1 ounce Cointreau or other orange liqueur 1/2 ounce sweet vermouth 1/2 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice Brandied cherries or lemon peel for garnish
I'm partial to Irish Whiskeys myself (Redbreast & Jameson), but I've recently gotten into Bourbons myself. My favorites so far have been: Buffalo Trace Larceny Four Roses Small Batch Old Grand Dad Bonded Weller I've got a few more bottles I haven't tried yet like the Michter's & the Sezerac Rye.
My favorite bourbon cocktail. I love you're doing the Julep :) As for bourbons to try, I'd recommend Blanton's, Eagle Rare, or Buffalo Trace. All three are from the same distillery, but have a different mash build. Good trying to find the first two, though. I muddle 1 sugar cub or 1 teaspoon of sugar w/ 2 shots of Buffalo Trace. I then add about 3-5 medium mint leaves. Press them a bit, but not too much. I don't like to have broken mint leaves. Stir thoroughly and let sit for a couple of minutes. Pour into a Julep mug, add crushed ice and mint garnish. My Julep mugs are made from copper. This is my grandfather's recipe for Juleps. Of course, he didn't have the latest style of bourbons to use. He always had Wild Turkey on hand. I wonder if different parts of the south have different recipes for Juleps? For reference, call the above recipe the Charleston, SC :)
Tennessee twist: Highball glass fill with ice then 35ml of jack Daniel's old no.7 then 25ml Ameretto. Fill with coca cola and add a lemon wedge. There you go a cocktail from an official jack Daniel's booklet I got in 2009. Enjoy.
Mint Julep is one of the very best summertime drinks ever. Very Southern. One of those drinks that you don't realize what has happened until you stand up. Try infusing some crushed mint into your simple syrup. I'm totally about to make one, cheers, great drink.
It's just not the same without Woodford (the official bourbon of the KY Derby) Also the hat is nowhere near big/fancy enough for the derby, but otherwise, nailed it in this episode!
Michter's American. Angel's Envy Port Finished and Woodinville Port Finished. Both their straight bourbons are nice, but the port finished is just so....pretty.
Maker’s Mark over ice cream is yummy. One scoop of vanilla ice cream with one ounce of Maker’s Mark makes a great dessert. Another great dessert is orange segments with Grand Marnier poured over. It’s a simple dessert but trés elegant.
I was a bartender for many years. Even worked on the Queen Mary. I would lile see you make an Alabama Slamer. It's a big drink, but use to get so many requests in North Carolina.
@@ethanmcdowell9677 I was only there for a little while. Charlotte NC. Worked at Rocky's on Independence BLVD. One for the biggest freakin bars I've ever seen.
Old grandad 114 proof is really really good bourbon . In America it punches way above its weight price wise at 23 - 30 dollars , comes in on the sweeter end to me nice spice since it’s has a fair amount of rye in the mash bill , some orange and fruit notes . You get a bit of heat initially as the higher alcohol content reacts with your mouth but the swallow is so smooth I highly recommend it
The Whiskey Vault can point you into the directions to finding more bourbon and whiskey to try from. Loved watching you drink from the try channel, and now this. Awesome.
Agree on the Blantons.... my current favorite is 1792. It's the best true KY bourbon I can get in coastal NC. I was born in E-Town KY and the selections here suck.
We have an horse race in Australia called the Melbourne Cup. It is also called the race that stops a nation. It's official drink is any alcohol that is wet.
Bourbon/Rye/Whiskey recommendations: Woodford Reserve both their Bourbon and Rye are delicious, also try to get your hands on the Double Oaked version as well Michter’s Bourbon, Rye, and American Whiskey are all fantastic Elijah Craig Bourbon
OMG, mint juleps. I just recently made one for myself the first time about a month ago. It is positively shocking how much the addition of simply mint and sugar completely transforms the characteristics of a whiskey. I was truly blown away. Interesting enough I'm also on a bit of a bourbon journey myself. My buddy recommended me Noah's Mill. And I've been enjoying it quite a bit. Very strong cinnamon notes to it. And the high proof compliments them well. Good stuff.
Re: killing mint plants. A single small mint plant can't survive being raided over and over again for leaves and sprigs. If you're going to be using mint a *lot* for cocktails, you need to have a bed of it in a garden, preferably in an enclosed bed of its own, because it will take over your entire garden otherwise. Something like a window box will work if you don't raid it for leaves/sprigs too often. An enclosed tub a meter square will contain enough mint to allow for plenty of kitchen/cocktail use.
I'm a huge fan of the mint julep and I highly recommend making mint simple syrup, steep a big handful of mint as you syrup cools. Less time making cocktails, more time drinking them.
So, Bourbons I'd recommend: - Buffalo Trace - Eagle Rare - Weller (there's a lot of variants, they're all good) - Angel's Envy (on the dry side of things) - Basil Hayden's - Four Roses Single Barrel
About your mint plant. You need to put it into a larger pot or plant in your garden. They come back each year. Also fertilize it and put in the a window or where it can catch the evening sun.
If you want a summery martini that tastes of grapefruit without using ANY grapefruit, I recommend the Jasmine Martini. Campari, gin, lemon, orange liqueur- delicious!
Hello, In the South a soi·rée outfit for a pretty Lady is most appropriate and expected and the hat is the topper for a lovely 💘 lady. Please Google the outfit ' Southern soi·rée outfit' with Hat. I'm sure you'll Love the style...
You did great!!! I grew up in Louisville Kentucky 2 blocks from churchill downs. I have been to tons of derby's, Churchill is one of my stompin grounds. I've had tons of mint juleps you did great. The first sense you get when you take your first sip it just opens up your nose and mouth it's great. Woodford reserve mint juleps are awesome try one. You did Louisville and all of Kentucky proud.
All these weekend bourbon drinkers recommending low proof overpriced bourbons... Try to get your hands on some Elijah Craig barrel proof, Stagg Jr, Knob Creek single barrel, Old Forrester 1920 and too many other good sippers to mention..
I went to Derby about 15 years ago. Drank 15 juleps over the course of the day! It was warm and sunny. After it was over, I felt fine and didn't have a hangover .Good Bourbon helps.
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We LOVE your try channel videos and are loving your cocktails with Ciara series a lot. As for your mint....it needs a new bigger pot! mint is pretty much a weed. trim it and water it and it should be ok. but it will grow A LOT. so use the heck out of it! LOL Let it dry before you water it though, if you over water it the roots will rot. The plant in this video could definitely use a bigger pot and some fresh soil and it will be fine =)
Try using Makers 46 or Bulleit Rye
Put the ice in a bag or some burlap and hit it with a wooden mallet. No need for a blender.
For Bourbon, please try the following:
- Woodford's Reserve
- Bullet Bourbon
- Buffalo Trace
- Wild Turkey 101
Huzzah!
Fun fact, Kentucky is full of Irish. It seems to be an area where a large amount of Irish settled when originally coming to the new world.
The Appalachians in general are populated with Scotch, Irish, German and Italian descendents...
This channel is tough for two reasons. One, it sounds accurate from a quick cursory google search. But two, i know full well from the try channel that Ciara can drink jet fuel and say "Oh that's actually quite loovlehy"
@MsBizzyGurl Makers Mark's a good bourbon. What you smoking?
That was my thinking, specifically about this video. Does Ciara really dislike any cocktails? If she did, would she let us know? Because I find mint juleps frankly disgusting. Bourbon, mint, and a cloying amount of sugar is not a good combo.
@@name_less7687 Old Grandad bonded is one of the best mid-range bourbons there is, Maker’s Mark is good
Lol shes fabulous
@@iamsmartacus Haven't looked up the recipe in a while, but I think the sugar amount in the one she made is less than normal
I think it actually brings us pride here in the states just to know that an Irish lassie is impressed with our whiskey. 😊 y'all are practically the founders of whiskey, so we must be doing something right! 👍💚🍀🍀🥃
I may make you cry but did you know that Makers Mark, Jim Beam and Knob Creek are all Japanese owned but manufactured in the US?
Ryan B I think they only got bought by the overseas guys in recent years, but the product will always be American as bourbon is, by law, only made in the states.
@@DaCaptain924 They are still manufactured the same in the US after the Japanese purchased them. However, as far as I'm concerned it's not the same as US made and owned. It's like calling a Toyota car that's made in the US an American car.
I myself was upset with the sale though because these manufactures have a bit of US history to them. Either way....for me Makers Mark, Jim Beam and Knob Creek are bottom of the barrel. We have much better bourbon manufacturers that are owned and made by US manufacturers. I will be sticking with US owned as long as it's an option.
@Blue Skies Please don't get me wrong. I don't have a problem with other countries that acquire US companies. I have a problem with Americans selling our corporations just to make fast money. I have the same problem with Americans that send 95% + of our industries over seas.
Other countries aren't bad for acquiring what was once ours. I don't dislike them them at all if they manage to acquire our US companies and corporations. It's not like they are taking our nation in a hostile manner like some would like for us to think.
It's our US business owners and investors that fucking really piss me off. They are the ones making the choices to sell off America. To me, that's what sucks the most. They are betraying our nation and our people by selling our history and our jobs.
@@ryanb418 Japan makes fantastic whiskey, and they haven't changed anything, so by all measures they're in great hands at the moment, all misguided nationalism aside.
Your outfit makes me miss the races so much 😍 😭
The horse races just started back up this weekend here in Arkansas, U.S.
You've made this Kentuckian very happy :)
Hope I did it justice Sarah!x
So would a Prestbyterian, probs ahaha
@@CiaraODoherty I think you did. I also think you'd love visiting for the Kentucky Derby, if not for the drinks, the clothing and hats as well.
@Blue Skies Makers is piss water...... 1792 is the new Whistle Pig.
@@ethanmcdowell9677 so you just recommend blindly following the latest fads and overpaying for everything lol....
When I was still in university, I wrote a research paper on the eatings of the aristocratic American South. Mint Juleps came up often and a favorite quote of mine described them as an "obligatory panacea for all the evils of the climate." As someone from the South, I 100% agree!
yeah...I gotta say, sipping a mint julep on the porch in hot weather is a genuine pleasure.
Hmmm... well, unless it keeps the skeeters away, it doesn’t address _all_ the evils of the climate, but it does help one to not mind so much. In all seriousness, that’s a great quote.
@@patrickcannady2066 Do you Declare?
@@AuburnTigers111 no. I'm a Midwesterner. Just sharing an observation.
The mint needs re-potting in a clay pot about twice the size with decent potting soil. It needs a plant tray. It wants to be in a window and to be watered regularly to keep it evenly moist but not wet. And you should pinch off all the ends so it bushes out.
Im from eastern Kentucky and there’s a lot of irish heritage here, cheers from the south! 🥃
You can't go wrong with Makers Mark! Some other recommendations are Buffalo Trace and Elijah Craig small batch. I make my Mint Julep using more mint and I really crush the mint and sugar into almost a paste before adding the bourbon and then give it a nice stir with some ice and strain into a frosted glass. I personally don't care for the crushed ice.
Take a drink every time Ciara says "Go ahead".
*NOTE:* Do _not_ attempt unless you’re Ciara.
Amen!
Mint Julep is one of my favorites when I am at the track. The Kentucky Derby is the 1st leg of the American Triple Crown, run on the first Saturday in May. Which this year do to Covid-19, will be running Saturday September 5th, as the 2nd leg. The other two Triple Crown races are the Preakness Stakes and the Belmont Stakes. Enjoy!
I recommend 4 roses small batch bourbon! Its my personal favorite bourbon.
Just tried 4 Roses. It's delicious!
Love this channel and especially Ciara herself. She and Dermot are my 2 fave Tryers, with Martin right behind.
I was just telling a friend the exact thing yesterday when I turned him on to Try. Don't forget Brian though!
Clara seems like an elegant yet down to earth type of lady to me. Good dresser too.
What about Irish Jesus?
@@angelamorrow8973 he is nice, fun, but a light weight with alcohol.
GORGEOUS OUTFIT!!!
For the hat, at Kentucky derby you will need to really decorate it out!!
Yes, it is a contest for the ladies to try and out do each other.
@@davidgraylord5977 it truly is. My wife lived in Baltimore area when we were dating and she had no idea how big Preakness week was.
absolutely! Restraint at the Derby is anathema!
note: real flowers attract bees
Obstruction of others view is encouraged.
To echo another comment Basil Hayden’s is worth a shot (horrible pun intended). Honorable mentions for Buffalo Trace and Dickel’s rye for things that are available outside Kentucky. The Bourbon trail is worth the trip if you are serious about your bourbon.
Eagle Rare or Angel's Envy.....top shelf Bourbon
Basil Haydens has great marketing not great whiskey.. unless you're using it as a mixer
Jamie Thompson love Basil Hayden. Picking up a bottle tomorrow to make an apple bourbon cake.
Thank you Ciara! As a native of Louisville Kentucky, if I had a daughter I would want her to be just like you!
The Mint Julep by Joshua Soule Smith
Then comes the zenith of man’s pleasure. Then comes the julep - the mint julep. Who has not tasted one has lived in vain. The honey of Hymettus brought no such solace to the soul; the nectar of the Gods is tame beside it. It is the very dream of drinks, the vision of sweet quaffings.
The Bourbon and the mint are lovers. In the same land they live, on the same food they are fostered. The mint dips infant leaf into the same stream that makes The Bourbon what it is. The corn grows in the level lands through which small streams meander. By the brook-side the mint grows. As the little wavelets pass, they glide up to kiss the feet of the growing mint, and the mint bends to salute them. Gracious and kind it is, living only for the sake of others. Like a woman’s heart it gives its sweetest aroma when bruised. Among the first to greet the spring, it comes. Beside gurgling brooks that make music in the fields, it lives and thrives. When the bluegrass begins to shoot its gentle sprays towards the sun, mint comes, and its sweetest soul drinks at the crystal brook. It is virgin then. But soon it must be married to old Bourbon. His great heart, his warmth of temperament, and that affinity which no one understands, demands the wedding.
How shall it be? Take from the cold spring some water, pure as angels are; mix it with sugar till it seems like oil. Then take a glass and crush your mint within it with a spoon - crush it around the borders of the glass and leave no place untouched. Then throw the mint away - it is the sacrifice. Fill with cracked ice the glass; pour in the quantity of Bourbon which you want. It trickles slowly through the ice. Let it have time to cool, then pour your sugared water over it. No spoon is needed; no stirring allowed- just let it stand a moment. Then around the brim place sprigs of mint, so that the one who drinks may find the taste and odor at one draft.
Then when it is made, sip it slowly. August suns are shining, the breath of the south wind is upon you. It is fragrant cold and sweet - it is seductive. No maidens kiss is tenderer or more refreshing, no maidens touch could be more passionate. Sip it and dream-it is a dream itself. No other land can give you so much sweet solace for your cares; no other liquor soothes you in melancholy days. Sip it and say there is no solace for the soul, no tonic for the body like old Bourbon whiskey.
I was going to post this as well. I make mine this way. As much bourbon as you desire and then pour the simple syrup over. No spoon required no stirring needed.
The same recipe I use. From Cocktail Chemistry. I also build mine in the glass like he describes. I was just about to try and link that video here.
Wowza!!
Hey! Based on your reaction here I would recommend the Gin Basil Smash! A modern classic with ... well, basil...
Sorry but this Kentuckian does not agree. This drink is Kentucky. It’s tradition. Even if something can be better it doesn’t mean it should if that makes any sense 😆.
YES! That cocktail is absolutely delicious, and surprising how a herb other than mint goes well with booze :D I've already mentioned it twice under different videos as I expect Ciara to find it... GORGEOUS and worth the effort :) LET US SEE IT!
Bourbon is also known as “Shoutin’ Juice” in my house.
"Gunfight lubricant" in older days
"firewater"
Why are u shocked? You are a wonderful hostess and you share so much of yourself! You've pushed Ireland to the top of my travel list.
Mint julep was originally made with Cognac or Genever as that’s what rich people have been drinking in America. Regular Americans couldn’t afford imported spirits so they used their spirit, Whiskey. The world comes from ‘Julepe’ which means rose water, because rose petals were originally used as the dominant flavour, and mint was later added.
All in all, I prefer them with bourbon but they are also nice with cognac.
I guess spearmint is the type of mint. Is peppermint OK?
I love how much respect you give to the history of the drinks you make. This video in particular goes above and beyond!
I've made myself a mint julep today for the first time & it's a hell of a lot stronger than I was expecting for some reason.
"Like a mojito, but better!"
Shots fired.
Those are words to steal my heart.
I know! If it had been anybody else, them would be Fightin words! 🤣👏🏼 I wonder how she feels about piña coladas, margaritas and Cuba libres.
My first mint julep was at the Kentucky derby in 1973. Secretariat ran and won. My second was in 1977 when Seattle Slew won. Both times I rode my motorcycle there. I still ride that thing now.
I didn't realize until many years later I had seen the only triple crown winners in decades purely by luck. Love your channel and hope you can see the Kentucky derby sometime.
Hi Ciara, Kentuckian here. We have something called the "Bourbon Trail" in KY, which is more or less a pre-planned bourbon road trip. If you're ever in the US you might want to consider.
Once Ciara has been there, it'll be renamed "The Dry Trail" until they have restocked :)
As a Kentuckian, I must say I was paying close attention, and you got every little detail just right, including rolling the garnish in your hand and putting the straw right next to the mint. Well done!
It would be nice to have one of your Try compadres at the guest when you make a new drink and try it for the first time together !
My favorite American bourbon is one known as Four Roses. It's frankly amazing either neat or on the rocks.
Not sure of the availability in Ireland but Knob Creek, Old Forester, Woodford Reserve Double Oak, and Wild Turkey 101 are great bourbons.
Knob Creek is my current favorite.
@@madamerosario If your feeling bold, try the Knob Creek Single Barrel👌
madamerosario Knob Creek 12 is fantastic. The single barrel is also top notch.
Good job, Darling. The julep cup gets it much colder -you stir until you have a layer of frost on the outside of your tumbler Then the ice melts slower, thereby diluting your julelp at a much lower rate. You are definitely off to the races!
As a son of the Bluegrass state I’d love to see you attending next years Derby. Definitely try it with Woodford Reserve. As others have said the hat is nice but it needs to be twice as big and much more flamboyant. 😁🥃
Grant Walker im well aware it’s The Commonwealth but anytime I refer to it as such I get blank stares until I say either Kentucky or Bluegrass “state”. Just trying to be considerate of others as my granny taught me. You wouldn’t want me to offend my granny would you suh? 😁
@Grant Walker The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania concurs. 😂😜
Love your content as always! And I know this is a cocktail channel but Makers does REALLY well when making a homemade bourbon whipped cream for holiday baking. Even when making dairy free whip, it's a magical crowd pleaser.
Now you should try ‘Death in the Afternoon’, one of Ernest Hemingway’s favorite cocktails. It’s basically chilled champagne with a shot of absinthe, but it’s pretty good.
I tried a Mint Julep for the first time earlier this year. Instantly became one of my favs. Even bought a Julep Cup for em!
My spec is:
3oz Old Grand Dad Bourbon
.5oz simple syrup
3 dashes bitters
10 mint leaves
Old Kentucky boy here. Ya did great ! Especially because you didn't use Woodford Reserve, that stuff is swill. Might try Wild Turkey next time, that's from my home town.
Woodford Reserve. Another American bourbon that does wonders with cocktails. It’s not as Smokey or “harsh” as other options and it blends beautifully with simple syrup and ginger
Also the official bourbon of the Derby!
Another Derby cocktail is the Man O War
Ingredients
ice cracked
2 ounces good-quality bourbon or your favorite rye whiskey
1 ounce Cointreau or other orange liqueur
1/2 ounce sweet vermouth
1/2 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
Brandied cherries or lemon peel for garnish
named after the famous horse. well done sir...
I'm partial to Irish Whiskeys myself (Redbreast & Jameson), but I've recently gotten into Bourbons myself.
My favorites so far have been:
Buffalo Trace
Larceny
Four Roses Small Batch
Old Grand Dad Bonded
Weller
I've got a few more bottles I haven't tried yet like the Michter's & the Sezerac Rye.
A friend introduced me to "The Godfather". Bourbon and amaretto .... tasty
I LOVE Godfathers soooo delicious!!
The Godfather is traditionally made with a scotch. I prefer Jamison irish wiskey instead.I never tried it with bourbon. Wich do you sugest??
@@timothymcinvale8852 Anything you like. This was an ex gf drink. Cannot remember the brand she used.
My mother of all people turned me onto a Sicilian Kiss. Half amaretto and half southern comfort. Bit sweet. Very unique.
@@eerob1013 ooooo ....that sounds delicious
My favorite bourbon cocktail. I love you're doing the Julep :) As for bourbons to try, I'd recommend Blanton's, Eagle Rare, or Buffalo Trace. All three are from the same distillery, but have a different mash build. Good trying to find the first two, though.
I muddle 1 sugar cub or 1 teaspoon of sugar w/ 2 shots of Buffalo Trace. I then add about 3-5 medium mint leaves. Press them a bit, but not too much. I don't like to have broken mint leaves. Stir thoroughly and let sit for a couple of minutes. Pour into a Julep mug, add crushed ice and mint garnish. My Julep mugs are made from copper. This is my grandfather's recipe for Juleps. Of course, he didn't have the latest style of bourbons to use. He always had Wild Turkey on hand.
I wonder if different parts of the south have different recipes for Juleps? For reference, call the above recipe the Charleston, SC :)
Tennessee twist: Highball glass fill with ice then 35ml of jack Daniel's old no.7 then 25ml Ameretto. Fill with coca cola and add a lemon wedge. There you go a cocktail from an official jack Daniel's booklet I got in 2009. Enjoy.
That sounds a bit too sweet. I'd cut down both the amaretto and the cola.
Mint Julep is one of the very best summertime drinks ever. Very Southern. One of those drinks that you don't realize what has happened until you stand up. Try infusing some crushed mint into your simple syrup. I'm totally about to make one, cheers, great drink.
I’ve had a Mint Julep in Kentucky although not during the Derby 🐎 and I think yours look marvelous. 👍🏼😁.
Four Roses Single Barrel - my current favorite. Thanks for putting your positive energy into the digital world.
It's just not the same without Woodford (the official bourbon of the KY Derby)
Also the hat is nowhere near big/fancy enough for the derby, but otherwise, nailed it in this episode!
Wait, I thought that was Blantons?
Maker's Mark is a gorgeous whiskey and it's reasonably priced.
Michter's American. Angel's Envy Port Finished and Woodinville Port Finished. Both their straight bourbons are nice, but the port finished is just so....pretty.
We have Woodinville whiskey, rye, bourbon and two versions of their cask strength. It's amazing. ❤
@@sandu2342 They definitely are something of a hidden gem and they deserve a lot more attention than they get. Great stuff for sure.
I've got to say I love you, Ciara. The only Irish gal that likes the high proof whiskeys. Keep up the good work.
Speaking of "too tipsy for you tube", we better get to see the cocktails and baking collab with Justine.
Your muddle was spot on - you are right aggressive muddling will adversely alter the mint
Well done.
Hunt down some Knob Creek bourbon. Good stuff. Love the vids
Knob Creek Rye is the house bourbon at my place.
Agreed! Knob Creek is delicious
Knob Creek 120 proof is the go-to in my world; I write so much better when it's at my elbow (and migrating in-between my lips and teeth!)
I grew up beside Maker's Mark and my dad worked there for 30 years. Such a nostalgic bourbon!
Buffalo Trace is a solid choice. I am also a fan of Russel's Reserve, Weller Green label, and George Dickle Rye.
Love Buffalo Trace and it's also very well priced.
Also, Wild Turkey 101 is a great higher proof yet reasonably priced, high-rye bourbon. It stands up well in cocktails.
Two of my favorite bourbons are Maker’s Mark and Bulleit! Both are fantastic! I’ve recently purchased Maker’s Mark cask strength...amazing!
A bourbon journey eh? I love me some Buffalo Trace and Evan Williams. Praises have also been heard for the Four Roses Single Barrel.
Maker’s Mark over ice cream is yummy. One scoop of vanilla ice cream with one ounce of Maker’s Mark makes a great dessert. Another great dessert is orange segments with Grand Marnier poured over. It’s a simple dessert but trés elegant.
The mint julep is one of my favorite drinks. You did a great job with it! :)
thank you!xx
Best series
Makes my former bartender self so happy
Recommended bourbons:
Buffalo Trace
Eagle Rare
Angel's Envy
Big fan of Angel’s Envy. I always score big points with someone whenever I give it as a gift.
1792, Blantons, Woodford
After watching a couple of your cocktail videos today I do have to compliment you on your scripting and speaking detail in the videos. Good work.
I was a bartender for many years. Even worked on the Queen Mary. I would lile see you make an Alabama Slamer. It's a big drink, but use to get so many requests in North Carolina.
Slammer..... I'm also a Tarheel
@@ethanmcdowell9677 I was only there for a little while. Charlotte NC. Worked at Rocky's on Independence BLVD. One for the biggest freakin bars I've ever seen.
Old grandad 114 proof is really really good bourbon . In America it punches way above its weight price wise at 23 - 30 dollars , comes in on the sweeter end to me nice spice since it’s has a fair amount of rye in the mash bill , some orange and fruit notes . You get a bit of heat initially as the higher alcohol content reacts with your mouth but the swallow is so smooth I highly recommend it
Blanton’s is a very good Bourbon , It is one of my favorite .
Ciara, you did really well. As a lad from KY, I would be happy to give a "deeper dive" into the Julep.
Bulleit, God damn!!
Their rye whiskey is fantastic!
ehhhhhhhhhh Theres way better in the price range. Like Pendleton Rye or Sazerac
The Whiskey Vault can point you into the directions to finding more bourbon and whiskey to try from.
Loved watching you drink from the try channel, and now this. Awesome.
Senpai noticed me. ❤️❤️❤️
Another wonderful episode.
If you haven't already tried these bourbons, try Blanton's Single Barrel and Colonel E.H. Taylor Small Batch
+1 for the CEHTSmBa.
Agree on the Blantons.... my current favorite is 1792. It's the best true KY bourbon I can get in coastal NC. I was born in E-Town KY and the selections here suck.
We have an horse race in Australia called the Melbourne Cup. It is also called the race that stops a nation. It's official drink is any alcohol that is wet.
Bourbon/Rye/Whiskey recommendations:
Woodford Reserve both their Bourbon and Rye are delicious, also try to get your hands on the Double Oaked version as well
Michter’s Bourbon, Rye, and American Whiskey are all fantastic
Elijah Craig Bourbon
One for everyone to try is Chattanooga Whiskey single barrel reserve. It is one of my favorites.
I’ll have to second the recommendation of Elijah Craig bourbon, one of the absolute best!
OMG, mint juleps. I just recently made one for myself the first time about a month ago. It is positively shocking how much the addition of simply mint and sugar completely transforms the characteristics of a whiskey. I was truly blown away.
Interesting enough I'm also on a bit of a bourbon journey myself. My buddy recommended me Noah's Mill. And I've been enjoying it quite a bit. Very strong cinnamon notes to it. And the high proof compliments them well. Good stuff.
Re: killing mint plants. A single small mint plant can't survive being raided over and over again for leaves and sprigs. If you're going to be using mint a *lot* for cocktails, you need to have a bed of it in a garden, preferably in an enclosed bed of its own, because it will take over your entire garden otherwise. Something like a window box will work if you don't raid it for leaves/sprigs too often. An enclosed tub a meter square will contain enough mint to allow for plenty of kitchen/cocktail use.
I'm a huge fan of the mint julep and I highly recommend making mint simple syrup, steep a big handful of mint as you syrup cools. Less time making cocktails, more time drinking them.
Simply wonderful. I would love to recommend both George Dickel and Wild Turkey. Both are great bourbon. George Dickel is a great sipping whiskey.
Love Dickel my go to when I was young and agreed for the mint julip!
Dude there is like 10 versions of each - For Turkey you want the 101. For Dickel -you want the Bottled in Bond.
@@safromnc8616 Totally agree
So, Bourbons I'd recommend:
- Buffalo Trace
- Eagle Rare
- Weller (there's a lot of variants, they're all good)
- Angel's Envy (on the dry side of things)
- Basil Hayden's
- Four Roses Single Barrel
Your first step to becoming a southern belle. Welcome to the party!
They dress that way for the Irish Darby as well. The hats are a huge tradition there as well as the Kentucky Derby.
You should try a Algonquin, basically a whiskey martini with pineapple
I love the history and culture that you return to these classic drinks
You’re amazing hun. Keep up the great work love. Sending my best from Colorado Springs CO. Much love. New subscriber.
thanks so much!
Ciara O Doherty thank you for the content. Love it so much and really looking forward to see what you bring to all of us. Can’t wait.
There is no greater balm, no solace for the soul like old Bourbon whiskey
Someone with more social media savvy than I needs to forward this to Maker's Mark.. She would be a great brand ambassador!
It’s a great drink that’s even better when you’re watching the derby.
This mint julep is officially: Kentuckian approved ✅
The only thing wrong with it is that she didn’t wait until derby day
@@cjohn9321 She was just rehearsing
About your mint plant. You need to put it into a larger pot or plant in your garden. They come back each year. Also fertilize it and put in the a window or where it can catch the evening sun.
Having one of those on a hot day, make it a 36 oz oops, sorry 1064 mil liters .
If you want a summery martini that tastes of grapefruit without using ANY grapefruit, I recommend the Jasmine Martini. Campari, gin, lemon, orange liqueur- delicious!
Goldfinger: Mint Julip?
Bond: , “Shour mash, but not too shweet, please.”
Roger Moore, right?
@@johnc3403 Nope!(You ignorant) Shean Connery of course!
My favorite cocktail, insanely refreshing for a hot summer’s day. I don’t have them often enough.
A mint julep is a drink everyone has heard of but no one ever orders.
Those people are missing out.
Best made at home.
If you are on a bourbon kick i would recommend Blade and Bow Kentucky Bourbon as well as Horse Soldier
Hello,
In the South a soi·rée outfit for a pretty Lady is most appropriate and expected and the hat is the topper for a lovely 💘 lady.
Please Google the outfit ' Southern soi·rée outfit' with Hat. I'm sure you'll Love the style...
Your just a great person. You seem genuinely happy and kind. It's as refreshing is the mint julep.
you had me at "oh, wow!!!"...
You did great!!! I grew up in Louisville Kentucky 2 blocks from churchill downs. I have been to tons of derby's, Churchill is one of my stompin grounds. I've had tons of mint juleps you did great. The first sense you get when you take your first sip it just opens up your nose and mouth it's great. Woodford reserve mint juleps are awesome try one. You did Louisville and all of Kentucky proud.
You should honestly try some Crown Royal. If you can get it in Ireland.
Makers Mark is the bomb!
All these weekend bourbon drinkers recommending low proof overpriced bourbons... Try to get your hands on some Elijah Craig barrel proof, Stagg Jr, Knob Creek single barrel, Old Forrester 1920 and too many other good sippers to mention..
1920 is a screw top dredge. EC is nearby.
Keep trying
@@ethanmcdowell9677 ?? 1920 isn't screwtop..
I went to Derby about 15 years ago. Drank 15
juleps over the course of the day! It was warm and sunny. After it was over, I felt fine and didn't have a hangover .Good Bourbon helps.