The Kentucky Bourbon Festival

Posted by on September 02nd 2007 to Festivals, Fairs, and Events, Small Towns to Visit, Southern Byways, Souvenirs, Things to See in Kentucky  Tagged , , , , ,
The Kentucky Bourbon Festival

All kinds of festivals and fall fairs are coming out of the woodwork over the next few months, but the minute I spotted this one, I thought that a lot of you just might be interested in knowing more!
“Jim Rutledge, master distiller at Four Roses Distillery, knows all about the art of Kentucky bourbon-making and its distinctively American heritage. “The people of Bardstown, Ky., have been making bourbon since 1776,” Mr. Rutledge says. “Today, because 69 percent of the world’s bourbon is made in and around the Nelson County area, it is believed Bardstown is the …read more

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Bourbon in Kentucky

Posted by on July 19th 2007 to Shopping, Southern Byways, Things to See in Kentucky  Tagged , , , ,
Bourbon in Kentucky

“Fine bourbon is as synonymous with Kentucky as fine horses, and it’s a major ingredient in everything from mint juleps to chocolate candy. America’s native spirit flows here like the limestone spring water from which it’s made. Find out why it is one of the Commonwealth’s most popular exports by touring Central Kentucky distilleries on the famous Bourbon Trail.”
Click here to find a distillery that is close to where you will be vacationing.
Now you are going to need a recipe for mint juleps… (and I have one for you) and I don’t think that I have …read more

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Mint Julep… the recipe

Posted by on June 04th 2007 to Recipes, Southern Byways  Tagged , ,
Mint Julep… the recipe

For some reason, I thought that this would be an elaborate recipe, but it’s not that way at all. Actually, it looks rather simple. So how did the Mint Julep come into being?? It is THE drink to enjoy at the Kentucky Derby, but I’m sure that a lot of Southern Belles sipped the beverage on a hot summer afternoon on the porch… but I could be wrong
So here’s how you whip yourself up a glass…
a small handful of fresh mint leaves
2 1/2 oz bourbon whiskey
1 tsp powdered sugar
2 tsp water
Crush the leaves, add the …read more

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Bourbon Street Punch

Posted by on June 08th 2006 to Southern Byways, Southern Food  Tagged , , ,
Bourbon Street Punch

Okay, I have no idea if this drink is from the south or not, but when you take Bourbon, hot coffee,
Half and Half, Amaretto and ice cream and mix it all up, it sounds close enough!
Actually, it sounds like a pretty good dessert!

Here’s the Recipe

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