The Mint Julep is a bourbon cocktail best known for being the signature drink of the Kentucky Derby. It is made with bourbon, fresh mint, and a simple syrup. It is commonly associated with the southern United States, particularly with Kentucky, known for its bourbon production. … [Read more...] about The Refreshing Mint Julep
Drinks
Delicious Keto Chocolate Shake
Milkshakes date back to the 1880s when then the term first appeared in print and was used to describe an alcoholic whiskey beverages, like an egg nog. By the 1900s they became more wholesome with just milk or ice cream. Ketogenic diets have existed since the 1900s, first used … [Read more...] about Delicious Keto Chocolate Shake
Traditional Sweet Tea
We have been drinking iced tea in North America since the 1900s. At the World's Fair in St. Louis in 1904, Richard Belchynden, a tea merchant, found that adding ice to his hot teas was a big hit with visitors coping with the heat. While most of us enjoy an iced tea in the … [Read more...] about Traditional Sweet Tea
Make Carrot Juice without a Juicer
Carrot juice has all sorts of nutrients like beta carotene, vitamins A, B, C, D, E, and K, and minerals like calcium, phosphorous, and potassium. You don't need a juicer to make carrot juice, just carrots, water, a blender and a sieve. Make Carrot Juice without a … [Read more...] about Make Carrot Juice without a Juicer
Mrs. Beeton’s Classic Ginger Beer
Mrs. Beeton’s Book of Household Management was published in 1861. It was an instant success, selling 2 million copies in 1868. Her ginger beer is a classic summer recipe to quench the thirst. You may recall seeing workers at Downton taking a break with a cool drink. Mrs. … [Read more...] about Mrs. Beeton’s Classic Ginger Beer
