Kentucky Derby Mint Julep The Kentucky Derby pours Old Forester bourbon in their juleps, but high-quality, high-proof bourbons like Old Grandad 114 or Blanton’s can give the drink a stronger ...

Katie Sherman creates her mint julep called "1-3-5 in the 5-0-2" at the Kentucky Derby Festival Four Roses Mint Julep Contest on Thursday, March 16, 2023, at the Mellwood Arts Center.

Non Alcoholic Mint Julep is one of my favorite non-alcoholic drinks. It is easy to make, everyone loves it, and one sip is enough to energize you. For me, weekends are incomplete without a Non ...

And since the Derby is the perfect reason to host a bunch of friends for an afternoon of drinking and merriment, ... Danielson’s Mint Julep Recipe (served at Churchill Downs) Serves 1. Courtesy ...

The history of the mint julep and Kentucky horse racing dates all the way back to the 1800s. The julep, then featuring bourbon or rum mixed with sugar and mint, was a popular drink in the south.

The Mint Julep has been the drink of the Kentucky Derby since 1939, but references to the cocktail go as far back as the year 900, when people sipped it for medicinal purposes.

The iconic mint julep cocktail has been the signature drink of the Kentucky Derby since 1938. This simple four-ingredient drink features bourbon, simple syrup, crushed ice, and sprigs of mint.

As the Kentucky Derby returns for the 151st time, plenty of at-home watch parties feature mint julep on the menu. Paula Deen and a cocktail expert reveal some of the biggest mistakes to avoid.

It’s impossible to think of another cocktail and sporting event so closely interwoven as the potent, leafy Southern sipper and America’s most famous horse race. “The mint julep has probably ...

The Honey Mint Julep is a simple 3-ingredient cocktail perfect for celebrating the Kentucky Derby. In it, honey syrup, mint, and bourbon are topped with plenty of crushed ice to create the perfect ...