Signature drinks are so fun, and I especially love the Cotton Candy Champagne idea from Southern Living! How cool would it be to walk into a wedding or gala and be greeted with this? Since Ruffino's Restaurant in Baton Rouge already serves cotton candy, this would be an a fun drink addition! This drink was actually proposed for an event we worked on at Nottoway Plantation by their chef, but another cocktail was ultimately chosen. Oak Alley Plantation uses the Mint Julep as their signature drink, and it's very, very strong! Recipe below. You can find Southern Living's signature drink ideas HERE. Happy Thursday! xoxo, Julie
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Oak Alley Plantation Famous Mint Julep
Ingredients: Bourbon, Mint Leaves & Simple Syrup: (2 cups mint leaves, 1 cup sugar, 1 cup water)
Place water sugar and slightly crushed mint leaves in a pot.
Heat until sugar dissolves.
Strain.
Pour 1 oz. of this mixture (simple syrup) in a zombie glass or silver goblet.
Fill with crushed ice, stir until ice dissolves some, add crushed ice and bourbon to top of glass.
Stir until frosty.
Garnish with a sprig of mint and serve.
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