Best Mint Julep Recipe to Serve at Your Kentucky Derby Party

April 20, 2017 11:34 am \ Leave a Comment \ Party Idea Pros

Classic Mint Julep Recipe to Serve at Your Kentucky Derby Party

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A few years back we turned on the Today Show to see the smiling face of Al Roker standing at Churchill Downs learning how to make a classic mint julep from Fred Noe, a seventh-generation distiller for Jim Beam. We think this might still be the best Mint Julep Recipe out there and we must admit, since then, we have spent many, many hours testing lots of other recipes. 🙂

.Here is the Mint Julep Recipe as seen on the Today Show:

1 part simple syrup
2 parts Bourbon
Add crushed ice
The most important part is the mint – first spank the mint and then add it to the mint julep cups
Top your mint julep off with more crushed ice
Enjoy!
Hint (not on the video): An extra-nice touch is to trim straws so they just slightly stick out of the cup. Hence, when guests sip from the short straws, their noses will be close to the refreshing mint garnish.

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Posted in: Food & Drink, Party Theme Ideas \ Tagged: horse racing, horse racing party, Kentucky Derby, mint julep, mint julep cups, Recipes, straws, Today Show

Horse Parties >> Birthday Bashes & Baby Showers

May 8, 2015 5:26 pm \ Leave a Comment \ Party Idea Pros

Horse Parties >> Birthday Bashes & Baby Showers

Coinciding with the start of horse racing season, lots of our visitors are searching for anything and everything related to horses so we thought we would take a minute to point you all in the right direction. Here is a quick glance at some of our horse theme celebration ideas. Our hope is that they will help you plan beautiful, meaningful, festive horse parties. These horse and pony party packages include invitations, decorations, clothing, favors, and everything needed to make your horse parties events to be remembered! And yes, we completely agree, HORSES ROCK!!!! Continue Reading →

Posted in: Baby Shower, Birthday Party, Children's Party, Party Theme Ideas, Theme Parties \ Tagged: equestrian, horse, horse invitations, horse racing party, horse theme party, pony party, Riding Corner, western cowboy party

Real Grass Place Card Holders

March 1, 2015 9:11 pm \ Leave a Comment \ Party Idea Pros

Real Grass Place Card Holders

This afternoon, as we were powering through a Shark Tank marathon, we had an aha moment. Finally, an easy solution to one of our favorite place card display ideas – real grass place card holders. We have suggested turf beds & boxes as place card holders for garden theme parties, golf theme parties and sports theme parties of all kinds. Not only are Fresh Patch real grass boxes easy to work with, by changing the Fresh Patch sleeve you can easily capture almost any decor style. The dark oak color works for sporty parties & those going for a very traditional look. The light colored pine sleeves are not only great on their own but they can be easily painted or stenciled to reflect just about any party theme. Think spring flowers for Easter (you can even hide custom painted eggs in the grass) or red white and blue stripes for patriotic parties. Use the stainless steel tray for an industrial modern look. These real grass place card holders or display boxes are perfect for weddings, Bar or Bat Mitzvahs, and fundraisers. Whether you are hosting an elegant old world theme event, barn hoe down, or Kentucky Derby party, real grass place card holders will wow your guests.

Here are a few images of real grass place card display ideas for inspiration that are now so so easy to DIY with Fresh Patch real grass boxes.

Check out Fresh Patch real grass disposable boxes. Sized at 16″x24″, these boxes can easily be configured to fit just about any banquet table

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Posted in: Easter, Fundraiser, party decor, Party Ideas, place card holders, sports parties \ Tagged: baseball party, Easter, escort cards, football, garden party, golf party, horse racing party, Kentucky Derby, place card displays, place cards, Shark Tank, sports, wedding decor

Top 10 Summer Party Theme Ideas

May 20, 2011 10:45 am \ Leave a Comment \ Party Idea Pros

“Life may not be the party we hoped for, but while we're here we should dance.” Proverb

Top 10 Summer Party Theme Ideas

Warm days and long nights is nature's way of saying, “Let's party!”. Gather friends and families to celebrate summer. Do not stress over the planning. Keep it simple. Party Idea Pros has gathered the best of the best and organized the choices into easy, simple to execute, celebration packages.. Yes, planning a party can be fun when all you need to do is point and click your way to a meaningful, beautiful, festive celebration! Enjoy the process — enjoy the party! Continue Reading →