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If there is a drink better associated with late April and early May than the Mint Julep, I couldn't find one. Whether you watch the Kentucky Derby or not, this time of year is dominated by the event, and the Mint Julep is the official drink. When planning out posts for the year, not only had I never watched the Kentucky Derby, I had never tried a Mint Julep. Some time around then, I picked up a mint plant to grow in my bathroom windowsill. It was mostly intended to make a Mojito, but hey, mint is mint. Plus, the Mint Julep is classic enough, I felt obligated to try one. Recipe ( Original ) Ingredients 2 oz. Woodford Reserve® 1/2 oz. Simple Syrup 3 Fresh Mint Leaves Crushed Ice Preparation Express the essential oils in the mint and rub them inside the glass.  To the same glass, add simple syrup, bourbon and crushed ice.  Stir. Garnish with more ice and fresh mint. Easy enough. Other recipes I read suggested muddling the mint directly into the glass, which is the route ...

 I've had a lot going on lately, and there were several posts that I wanted to make and simply didn't get a chance to. I got laid off in January  and picked up a new job in February , which obviously gave me quite a bit of preoccupation with the situation. Plus, I've been trying to wrap my head around the team and be the best employee I can with the new gig. In short, I simply haven't had the same amount of spare time that I had before. I didn't post a Book Report in March, but not because I didn't read anything. Originally, I was going to write about "The Universal Christ" by Richard Rohr, but I didn't finish it. One of those traditional print books, after I got another job, I suddenly found myself with less free time to read. Plus, I started listening to the audiobook for Iron Flame, a sequel to Fourth Wing . Also, if I get back around to actually reading rather than listening, "Common Sense on Mutual Funds" by John C. Bogle has been m...