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.

You've found the quintessential Southern classic - the Mint Julep. We're here to guide you through creating this refreshing bourbon-based cocktail that's been delighting discerning palates since the ...

Big hats, bets and, of course, bourbon -- it's time for the Kentucky Derby! The 2025 Kentucky Derby will take place on Saturday, May 3, and whether you watch in person or enjoy the scene from home, ...

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 in Lexington, and the ...

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Popular with both horse racing enthusiasts and cocktail connoisseurs, the classic Mint Julep is inexorably tied to Kentucky's annual derby. You'll love this bourbon smash cocktail even if you don't ...

At the Kentucky Derby, Churchill Downs servers rely on a pre-made mint julep mix to quickly serve, on average, 120,000 servings of mint juleps over the two day Kentucky Derby weekend, which also ...

With honeyed sweetness and bright fresh notes, this mint julep riff is a real winner. The Honey Mint Julep is a three-ingredient cocktail made with bourbon, fresh mint, and honey syrup. A slight riff ...

(CNN) — 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 ...

When you think of the Kentucky Derby, a few things gallop to mind: thoroughbreds flying down the track, wide-brimmed hats — and, of course, the mint julep. If you’re not familiar, the julep is the ...