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Post by cats4jan on May 4, 2018 16:58:54 GMT
They call Ocala the Horse Capital, but I see a lot more cattle than horses. That being said, of the 20 horses in the Kentucky Derby, half have some sort of ties to Ocala - either being born here, early training, sold here -- When I made this page, Audible was being touted as being the one to watch. I have not seen current stats - but, all in all, it's a fun time. I like to watch all the stories before the actual race. It's a fascinating event. Photos from Kentucky Derby Promo site
Roses from photo sharing site |
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Post by Lillias on May 4, 2018 17:19:07 GMT
Beautiful photos, well laid out page Janice. Love the roses and that hat would be right at home at our Ladies Ascot Day over here.
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Post by cats4jan on May 4, 2018 17:28:39 GMT
And don't forget that Mint Julep.  I've tasted them - they are weird. LOL Mint just does not belong in an alcoholic drink.
6 servings
¾ cup fresh mint leaves, plus 6 sprigs for garnish
2 tablespoons superfine sugar
2 cups chilled plain seltzer water
¾ cup Kentucky bourbon
6 cups crushed ice
Place mint and sugar in a medium pitcher. Using a muddler or the handle of a wooden spoon, muddle for about 60 seconds by pressing the mint against the bottom of pitcher to release its fragrance. Do not tear or shred the mint. Add seltzer and bourbon; stir to dissolve the sugar. Divide ice among 6 rocks glasses and pour the bourbon mixture over the ice. Garnish each glass with a sprig of mint.
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Post by jackscrap on May 5, 2018 1:35:37 GMT
And don't forget that Mint Julep. I've tasted them - they are weird. LOL Mint just does not belong in an alcoholic drink.
6 servings
¾ cup fresh mint leaves, plus 6 sprigs for garnish
2 tablespoons superfine sugar
2 cups chilled plain seltzer water
¾ cup Kentucky bourbon
6 cups crushed ice
Place mint and sugar in a medium pitcher. Using a muddler or the handle of a wooden spoon, muddle for about 60 seconds by pressing the mint against the bottom of pitcher to release its fragrance. Do not tear or shred the mint. Add seltzer and bourbon; stir to dissolve the sugar. Divide ice among 6 rocks glasses and pour the bourbon mixture over the ice. Garnish each glass with a sprig of mint.
I'm going to try this recipe out when I can find some mint, just to clarify though, do you prevent the mint leaves from going into the glasses by sieving it first?, or does it all go in? I forgot to add how much I love your page, and going to the races. |
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Post by cats4jan on May 5, 2018 4:30:26 GMT
In one of the recipes I read, they talked of straining. I would certainly want it strained. I've actually never made a mint julep. I grabbed that recipe off some website. 😉
Thanks for for the kind words about the page
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