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 ...

George Dubya Mint Julep Cup $1150.00 at 1stdibs.com His mint julep cup, now known as the Presidential cup, is made entirely of sterling silver and engraved with the presidential seal.

Today, the julep is embedded in Derby ceremony itself: at the Winner’s Party, the governor of Kentucky toasts to the victor with a sterling silver julep cup.

Today, the julep is embedded in Derby ceremony itself: at the Winner’s Party, the governor of Kentucky toasts to the victor with a sterling silver julep cup.

Today, the julep is embedded in Derby ceremony itself: at the Winner’s Party, the governor of Kentucky toasts to the victor with a sterling silver julep cup. Of course, it’s not mere historical ...

Today, the julep is embedded in Derby ceremony itself: at the Winner’s Party, the governor of Kentucky toasts to the victor with a sterling silver julep cup. Of course, it’s not mere historical ...

The link between juleps and the racetrack dates back to at least the 1820s, when references appear to sterling silver julep cups being awarded as trophies to first-place jockeys.