Just like eccentric outfits and outlandish hats, the mint julep is a staple this time of year at the racetrack. So, how did the mint julep become the official drink of the Kentucky Derby?

Master Distiller at Woodford Reserve, McCall is highlighting the $5,000 mint julep charity cup program from Woodford Reserve as net proceeds go to Our Mims Retirement Haven in Bourbon County, a ...

If you're not familiar with the mint julep or its iconic cup, allow us to break it down. The cocktail, which has been enjoyed in most Southern states since the early 18th century, is a concoction of ...

If you're not familiar with the mint julep or its iconic cup, allow us to break it down. The cocktail, which has been enjoyed in most Southern states since the early 18th century, is a concoction ...

The 151st Kentucky Derby is on May 3, 2025 at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. The mint julep, the official drink of Derby Day for almost a century, is easy to make and even easier to drink.

It’s the weekend for Benedictine dip, Derby pie, Henry Bain sauce and, of course, juleps stuffed full of mint.

MORE: When was the last Triple Crown winner? Non-alcoholic mint juleps The Kentucky Derby provided instructions on how to make a non-alcoholic mint julep for watching the big event.

The 2025 Kentucky Derby will take place on Saturday, May 3, and whether you watch in person or enjoy the scene from home, chances are you may do so with a mint julep in hand. Mint, sugar, crushed ice ...

More The mint julep became the official drink during the 1930s, when Churchill Downs started serving it in souvenir julep cups, which it ordered for the first time in 1937, according to Sarah ...

Discover the tradition of mint juleps at Churchill Downs. Learn about the recipe and collectible cups served at the Kentucky Derby since the 1930s.