DemDaily: Off to the Races!
May 6, 2016
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2015 Derby and Triple Crown Winner American Pharoah | ![]() |
The first leg of horse racing's "Triple Crown," it is an occasion for celebrities, racing fans, social elite and even politicians to don a fancy hat, drink the traditional mint juleps and enjoy the country's premier equestrian event.
"the President has not weighed in on the horse race on the Republican side, but the President has been pretty resolute in his belief that Mr. Trump will not be the next President." -WH Press Secretary Josh Earnest, 3/4/16 |
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Political Triple Crown
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As for the Derby, the overwhelming favorite is a Nyquist (named after the NHL player) a 3-year-old colt from Kentucky. As of this morning, his odds stood at 3-1.
Enjoy the horse race!
The Official Derby Mint Julep Recipe
2 cups sugar
2 cups water
Sprigs of fresh mint
Crushed ice
Old Forester Straight Bourbon Whisky
Silver Julep Cups
Make syrup by boiling sugar & water together for 5 minutes.
Cool & place in covered container w/6-8 sprigs fresh mint,
refrigerate overnight. Make one julep at a time, filling cup w/ crushed ice, adding 1 tbsp mint syrup & 2 ounces Old Forester Kentucky Whisky. Stir rapidly, garnish w/fresh mint.
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