Comments on: DOTW: Mint Julep http://marriedwithdinner.com/2007/07/27/dotw-mint-julep/ The continuing adventures of a couple of San Francisco food dorks Sat, 30 Aug 2008 06:21:43 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.11 by: Tom http://marriedwithdinner.com/2007/07/27/dotw-mint-julep/#comment-86938 Sun, 17 Aug 2008 21:43:31 +0000 http://marriedwithdinner.com/2007/07/27/dotw-mint-julep/#comment-86938 The silver/pewter cup is a Southern thing, you wouldn't understand. It is the look and feel of the condensation on the metal. You hold the cup by the rim or base and drink through a straw cut just a bit taller than the cup. This helps get your nose down in the mint. Rebel Yell for mixin'....Makers Mark for sippin'. Cheers ya'll The silver/pewter cup is a Southern thing, you wouldn’t understand. It is the look and feel of the condensation on the metal. You hold the cup by the rim or base and drink through a straw cut just a bit taller than the cup. This helps get your nose down in the mint. Rebel Yell for mixin’….Makers Mark for sippin’.
Cheers ya’ll

]]> by: Eric http://marriedwithdinner.com/2007/07/27/dotw-mint-julep/#comment-86132 Wed, 14 May 2008 19:07:35 +0000 http://marriedwithdinner.com/2007/07/27/dotw-mint-julep/#comment-86132 Hmm. I like this post, but I have to point out the error in the idea expressed in the sentence: "Optimally made from sterling silver, the julep cups’ metal sides chill quickly and help keep your drink cool as a cucumber." In fact, the metal glass is conductive of heat, so it will actually make your drink warm up faster than an insulating cup would. Think of a thermos (or for contrast, remember that we construct heat sinks out of metal) Hmm. I like this post, but I have to point out the error in the idea expressed in the sentence: “Optimally made from sterling silver, the julep cups’ metal sides chill quickly and help keep your drink cool as a cucumber.”

In fact, the metal glass is conductive of heat, so it will actually make your drink warm up faster than an insulating cup would. Think of a thermos (or for contrast, remember that we construct heat sinks out of metal)

]]> by: Intoxicated Zodiac Blog » a venusian party for lovers - mint sauce tofu & mojitos http://marriedwithdinner.com/2007/07/27/dotw-mint-julep/#comment-79902 Mon, 15 Oct 2007 21:42:53 +0000 http://marriedwithdinner.com/2007/07/27/dotw-mint-julep/#comment-79902 [...] mint is ruled by none other than the planet of love and kisses, venus. you’ll want to have plenty on hand when she’s in your chart as there’s a strong likelihood you’ll be gettin lucky - keep that breath fresh! such a pleasant & fragrant aroma must belong to the intoxicating & aphrodisiacal planet of venus. VENUS, as in APHRODITE, as in APHRODISIAC. [...] […] mint is ruled by none other than the planet of love and kisses, venus. you’ll want to have plenty on hand when she’s in your chart as there’s a strong likelihood you’ll be gettin lucky - keep that breath fresh! such a pleasant & fragrant aroma must belong to the intoxicating & aphrodisiacal planet of venus. VENUS, as in APHRODITE, as in APHRODISIAC. […]

]]> by: Ari (Baking and Books) http://marriedwithdinner.com/2007/07/27/dotw-mint-julep/#comment-74493 Sun, 29 Jul 2007 20:13:29 +0000 http://marriedwithdinner.com/2007/07/27/dotw-mint-julep/#comment-74493 I just discovered your blog through Tastespotting and I really love it. Mint Juleps have been on my drinks to try list for some time now... perhaps tonight is the night! I just discovered your blog through Tastespotting and I really love it. Mint Juleps have been on my drinks to try list for some time now… perhaps tonight is the night!

]]> by: Sean http://marriedwithdinner.com/2007/07/27/dotw-mint-julep/#comment-74097 Fri, 27 Jul 2007 22:09:10 +0000 http://marriedwithdinner.com/2007/07/27/dotw-mint-julep/#comment-74097 I'm with Anita -- I'd go with a dryer bourbon. We do use Knob Creek as our house bourbon, and we're also fond of Eagle Rare and Woodford's Reserve. Makers is good in a manhattan, as it plays well with the cherry notes. I’m with Anita — I’d go with a dryer bourbon. We do use Knob Creek as our house bourbon, and we’re also fond of Eagle Rare and Woodford’s Reserve. Makers is good in a manhattan, as it plays well with the cherry notes.

]]> by: Anita http://marriedwithdinner.com/2007/07/27/dotw-mint-julep/#comment-74079 Fri, 27 Jul 2007 21:18:50 +0000 http://marriedwithdinner.com/2007/07/27/dotw-mint-julep/#comment-74079 I personally find the Maker's to be a bit sweet for my taste. From the photo, it looks like Sean uses Knob Creek. We like that, too, or else the van Winkle, if we're feeling vurry fancy. I personally find the Maker’s to be a bit sweet for my taste. From the photo, it looks like Sean uses Knob Creek. We like that, too, or else the van Winkle, if we’re feeling vurry fancy.

]]> by: Jonathan http://marriedwithdinner.com/2007/07/27/dotw-mint-julep/#comment-74068 Fri, 27 Jul 2007 20:29:15 +0000 http://marriedwithdinner.com/2007/07/27/dotw-mint-julep/#comment-74068 What bourbon would you recommend? Makers Mark always catches my eye... but I'm more of a rum/tequila man (mojito is what jives well with me). What bourbon would you recommend? Makers Mark always catches my eye… but I’m more of a rum/tequila man (mojito is what jives well with me).

]]> by: Hedonia http://marriedwithdinner.com/2007/07/27/dotw-mint-julep/#comment-74014 Fri, 27 Jul 2007 16:04:53 +0000 http://marriedwithdinner.com/2007/07/27/dotw-mint-julep/#comment-74014 <strong>Mint julep poached peaches...</strong> Once again, I am guest-blogging over at Married ...with Dinner for another installment of their Drink of the Week feature. This time I am discussing a drink I absolutely adore, the mint julep. As an ice-cold beverage, the julep is... Mint julep poached peaches…

Once again, I am guest-blogging over at Married …with Dinner for another installment of their Drink of the Week feature. This time I am discussing a drink I absolutely adore, the mint julep. As an ice-cold beverage, the julep is…

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