Mint Julep Mani

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To celebrate this years Kentucky Derby I decided to do a Mint Julep inspired nail look.

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The $1,000 Mint Julep is the most iconic drink of the derby. Served in a gold plated cup it is an instant eye catcher & separates the high rollers from the gambling enthusiast. Now if the $1,000 tab is bit to rich for you blood, I suggest you throw on your biggest hat, mix up the cocktail at home & paint your nails in spirit. (that's what I'll be doing anyway) 

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What you need:

Funky Fingers Mrs. Mint  w  Funky Fingers Down to Earth  w Funky Fingers Star-Studded

Bobby Pin w  Toothpick

Start with a base of Funky Fingers Mrs. Mint. This mint color is great for this look because it has a crushed gold undertone. 

 Open up your bobby pin and paint the end with Funky Fingers Down to Earth. Use this a a dotting tool along the bottom of your nail. Then take a tooth pick & drag some lines of paint at a diagonal.

Then once you have the shape you like, repeat the 'dot & drag' process with Funky Fingers Star-Studded for a glitzy look. 

Then make sure to top it off with some top coat & you'll be ready to cheer on those ponies with the best of them. 

Mint Julep Recipe 

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Recipe courtesy of Drinks Mixer
2 oz Woodford Reserve® bourbon whiskey
1 oz water
1 tsp cube white sugar
4 fresh mint sprigs

Muddle 3 mint sprigs, sugar and water in bottom of Julep cup or highball glass and fill with crushed ice. Fill with bourbon, stir. Dust 4th mint sprig with powdered sugar for garnish. Serve with straw.