Mint Juleps are traditionally served in a pre-chilled stainless steel, silver or pewter cup metal frosts more easily than glass when the ice is rapidly stirred thus keeping the drink optimally chilled and creating the beautiful frosty look.

In the mint julep cup, muddle (or crush)  the mint leaves with the simple syrup and whiskey. 6-7 firm presses is enough. Be careful not to "over-muddle". Fill cup 3/4 of the way with crushed ice.

The perfect Derby party menu includes pimento cheese, shrimp, Hot Browns, pickles, pecan pie, and or course a Mint Julep!