The Kentucky Derby has something for everyone, from an incredible history as a sporting event (since 1875!) to its pageantry and elaborate hats. But for us, it comes down to one thing: the mint julep.

There are few cocktails as downright refreshing as the Mint Julep. With just a handful of simple ingredients including bourbon, fresh mint, simple syrup, and crushed ice, this is one of the easiest ...

Place your wagers – the 152nd Kentucky Derby gallops in this Saturday. There's no finer way to mark the occasion than sipping on a classic Mint Julep. This beverage has become synonymous with the ...

The Kentucky Derby is known for horses, hats and Mint Juleps. Executive chef David Danielson of Churchill Downs has revealed the recipe for the beloved cocktail; served to the 400,000 people who come ...

Ask most bartenders in the U.S. about the Mint Julep and they will tell you it’s a cocktail they can’t give away except on one calendar date: Kentucky Derby day, the first Saturday in May, when they ...

The Kentucky Derby is full of traditions. The big hats. The outfits. The garland of roses. Few are as memorable - or as tasty - as the drink of choice at Churchill Downs: the mint julep. It is the ...

Mint Juleps are the official cocktails of the Kentucky Derby (Image: Bloomberg, Bloomberg via Getty Images) Get ready to place your bets - the 152nd Kentucky Derby takes place this Saturday. And what ...

"Hay" there, mint julep! It's your go-to cocktail for the Kentucky Derby. (The Rose Table, The Rose Table 2024) SAN ANTONIO – If you’re planning a party for the Kentucky Derby this weekend, we have ...

Few sporting events and beverages go together quite like the mint julep and the Kentucky Derby. The fresh and minty drink is a Churchill Downs tradition, and it's been that way for more than a century ...

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EVENT OF THE YEAR FOR ME. WE’RE ALWAYS SO WELCOMING TO EVERYBODY WHO COMES INTO TOWN FOR THE DERBY, BUT WE LOVE SEEING THE CELEBRITIES. HOPEFULLY THEY HAD A FEW MINT JULEPS LAST NIGHT, SO LET’S TALK ...