Recipe for the Official Mint Julep of Churchill Downs PHOTO: Racegoers who traveled to Churchill Downs from Colorado toast their mint julep bourbon cocktails while watching horse races on the eve of ...

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.

1. Take a tall glass, mix some sugar with a little water at the bottom (if you want to get REAL fancy, here's a good recipe for a simple syrup). 2. Muddle some mint at the bottom of your glass. 3.

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 ...

Cooking Call to the Mint Julep It’s the weekend for Benedictine dip, Derby pie, Henry Bain sauce and, of course, juleps stuffed full of mint. Share full article By Sam Sifton May 2, 2025 ...

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 ...

Churchill Downs uses 254,000 ounces of bourbon (or over 10,000 750 milliliter bottles), 300 crates of mint (about 4,000 pounds of locally sourced stuff from Louisville, Kentucky’s Dohn Gardens ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The mint julep, closely intertwined with the Kentucky Derby, traces its roots to early 1800s genteel society, becoming the official event drink in 1939 due to its bourbon base.