Is the Mint Julep the nastiest drink on earth?

Question

Is the Mint Julep the nastiest drink on earth or do you LOVE it?

If you think it's nasty do you drink one any ways when at the Derby?

I think it's nasty but I drink one anyways. It's just one of those things you do. If you go to Wrigley, you drink an Old Style, when at the Derby you stomach a Mint Julep.

I can't go this year unless I can convience my wife that I don't need to be at her cousin's wedding 2morrow.

Answer 1

I'm a traditionalist myself but i kinda like the mint julep(now, that I know how to spell it LOL) my Father in law makes them from scratch boils the mint leaves and makes the syrup.But we use wild turkey 101 so after a couple anything tastes good LOL. Love the "Old Style at Wrigley our tradition also involves finally making it to the Blarney Stone for $1.00 chicago style dogs

Answer 2

You know... it is tradition.  I like bourbon, so a well made mint julep works for me, but it is definitely a love hate thing.  Old Style is like Drano, but also a noble tradition.

As for the wedding, they say that diarrhea is the 'Crescent wrench of excuses.'

Answer 3

I agree with you 100% on all accounts!!

Answer 4

I like a well made Mint Julep myself....but I'd much rather have a Mojito or a Martini! ;)

It's martini time!

Is there open bar at the wedding? I'll go in your stead.

I'll just say: "I am not Roadkill...but he approves this message."

Answer 5

I'd have to say "yes" it is the WORST!!!

Answer 6

I'd rather stomach a Mint Julep, than MY ( or your ) cousin's second wedding....

Good luck this weekend.

Answer 7

At first I was surprise a man would not like the "Mint" but after reading how your wife tells you what to do then it all became clear.   Real men like to have a Mint or three on Derby Day and a real man would be going to the Downs instead of your cousins wedding.

Answer 8

No, Southern Comfort is the nastiest beverage on the planet !!

Answer 9

I think it's nasty and don't drink one anyway because nobody wants to clean up my vomit.  

Gotta agree with CrashFu - the diarrhea  excuse has saved me from more than one unfortunate wedding invitation (my in-laws must think I have irritable bowel syndrome).

Answer 10

I don't like traditional Mint Juleps. If you want to stick to the tradition try this recipe. I made some alterations that make it pretty addictive.

http://www.ehow.com/how_2267951_easy-mel...

Answer 11

I've never had one and I've never had the pleasure of going to the Derby.  This year however I thought it would be fun to have a mint julep at home during the race and the derby website said that they sell ready made mix at stores so I went to get some but I couldn't find any.  So I ended up getting mojitos and I'm going to pretend it's mint juleps ;o)