Experience The 150th Running of the Kentucky Derby Like a Millionaire

Experience The 150th Running of the Kentucky Derby Like a Millionaire

All eyes will be on Louisville Kentucky on May 4. Horse Country will be celebrating the 150th Running of the Kentucky Derby.  Dating back to May 17, 1875, Churchill Downs is home to the largest horse race in the United States.

The historic beverage of the Kentucky Derby is the mint julep which is an iced drink consisting of bourbon, mint, and sugar syrup.  Derby goers drink juleps out of  glass souvenir glasses. Raise the Bar on your Derby Experience and toast the derby  with Prince of Scots Premium Barware.  

Prince of Scots Mint Julep Cup

Start planning a memorable event now Prince of Scots award winning julep cups.  Our heavy, handmade pure copper Mint Julep Cups are inspired from the originals cups made in Kentucky during the 1800s. Each Cup has the Prince of Scots Mark on the bottom to certify the authenticity and quality.

What makes Prince of Scots julep cups best in class?  Simple, we understand heat transfer and the properties of metal.  The design team at Prince of Scots has created the best julep perfect for any cocktail celebration.

The understanding of the heat transfer of metal properties aided in creating a collection of mint julep cups been sought after for home entertaining.  The copper base is the best metal by far for keeping a drink cold.   The brands award winning process then add precious metals like silver or gold plate to optimize the heat transfer. The result is an elegant frost on the signauture cup creating the perfect cocktail experience. 

Craft the Perfect Mint Julep  The Millionaire Derby Experiance begins with the Millionaire Mint Julep.  

The Millionaire Mint Julep

 

Millionaire Mint Julep Recipe 

  • 2 oz Kentucky Bourbon
  • 2 oz Earl Grey Simple Syrup*
  • 1/4 oz Aquafaba
  • Fresh Spearmint Leaves
  • Orange Twists

Directions

  • Rub the Julep cup's rim with mint and orange.
  • Drop them in and fill with ice.
  • Shake the Bourbon, Syrup, and Aquafaba with ice.
  • Pour over ice, & garnish.

*Earl Grey Julep Syrup

  • 4 cups Boiling Water
  • 4 Earl Grey Tea Bags
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 15 Spearmint Leaves
  • Remove water from heat and brew tea 5 minutes.
  • Add sugar and mint, stir until all crystals have dissolved.
  • Cool and Strain 

Limited Edition 24K Gold Plate Barware Collection. 

Prince of Scots 24K Gold Plate Barware

Celebrate the 150th Running with Prince of Scots Exclusive Gold Plate Barware. If the desire is to live the life of luxury, the 24K Gold-Plate Julep is best in class.  

Prince of Scots 24K Gold Julep
  • PREMIUM LUXURY: Our heavy, handmade Pure Copper with 24K Gold-Plate Mint Julep Cups are inspired from the originals cups which were made in Kentucky during the 1800s. Each Cup has the Prince of Scots Mark on the bottom to certify the quality. Click to Buy

 

Prince of Scots 24K Hammered Gold Plate Julep
Prince of Scots 24K Hammered Gold Julep Cup
  • TRADITIONAL SOUTHERN STYLE DERBY CUP: Fill this cup with bourbon, sugar, ice and a handful of mint for classic mint julep. Perfect for any of your favorite cocktails. Hold by the base or rim so frost will coat the cup. Click to Buy

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 Prince of Scots 24K Gold Plate Hammered Shaker Set

Premium Entertaining with 24K Gold Plate Hammered Shaker Set 

Handcrafted and polished 24K Gold Plate over pure Copper Shaker Set.   Each Set is an artisans work of art and sure to elevate your entertaining experience.

The Kit includes a Classic Style Boston 2 Cup Shaker, and A fluted copper double-side jigger, strainer, ice tongs, and tear-drop spoon.  Click to Buy

Product Description

  • The Shaker: Classic Style Boston 2 Cup Shaker. The large cup, 7 inches tall, is 30 ounces and the smaller cup is 18 ounces and 5 3/4 inches tall.
  • The Jigger: The Smaller Jigger 1 Once with 1/2 ounce measurement marks. The 2 ounce side has 3/4 and 1 1/2 ounce marks for measurement.
  • Perfect for elegant entertaining.  Hand Wash Only.  Hand Dry Only. 

Celebrate the Best of American Style with Prince of Scots Premium Barware Collection. 

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