Winning jockeys would be awarded silver julep cups, which referenced the state's booming bourbon industry. The first Kentucky Derby was run in 1875, and the mint julep was immediately part of the ...

Through this time-honored tradition, Woodford Reserve is presenting 51 fine polished pewter cups for $1,000 and 100 sterling silver with heavy 24 karat gold plate for $5,000.

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 ...

$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. Since Scearce first produced his design ...

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.

It’s a Kentucky classic.The first time I ever tasted a mint julep, I was deep in bourbon country, going on a food and whiskey tour with my friends Jim and Shirley. We were hanging out at the hotel bar ...

Mint Juleps are traditionally built in a silver julep cup with muddled mint leaves, simple syrup, and bourbon, before being packed with crushed ice.

While most bars have bourbon on hand, the cocktail also demands fresh mint (and lots of it), crushed ice (lots of that too) and a Julep cup, traditionally silver plated.

Celebrate the 2025 Kentucky Derby in style with the best mint julep cups, including classic silver options and budget-friendly glass picks perfect for race day entertaining.

The Mint Julep! The perfect, refreshing cocktail for when the sun gets a little too hot. Here are my top five recommendations ...

Writer Margaret Eby shares about her favorite wedding gift: personalized, engraved julep cups. They transcend the Kentucky Derby and make a great gift for all special occasions.