The Mint Julep

From everything that I have heard, Death & Co at 433 East 6th has a great Mint Julep. If you would like to enjoy one at home, here is the classic recipe from Esquire magazine and one with a twist from the New York Times. To have a good Mint Julep, one needs to start with good bourbon. I am not a bourbon drinker myself but from everything that I have ever heard and ever known, the Van Winkle Family is the only way to go. The Old Rip Van Winkle Distillery has a four generation history. The  production takes place at the Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, KY and has a different recipe--corn, wheat and barley rather than corn, rye, and barley. Looking for Old Rip Van Winkle in New York City? Try Astor Wine & Spirits, Park Ave Liquor Shop or Columbus Circle Liquors. Click here for other retailers.

Image from Bon Appetit