Just in time for the Kentucky Derby in Louisville, Kentucky, on Saturday, May 4, 2024, chef Paula Deen shared a delicious recipe for her mint julep drink.

Classic Mint Julep recipe for all your Kentucky Derby needs. Ingredients: 5-6 leaves from mint sprigs; 1/2 oz. simple syrup (equal parts sugar and water) 2 oz. bourbon (Woodford Reserve is ...

How the mint julep became an iconic Kentucky Derby cocktail and the official recipe to make it at home. Kentucky is known for both bourbon and horse racing, which go hand in hand.

Derby 101:A Louisville original: Here's a Kentucky Benedictine spread recipe for the Kentucky Derby Better yet, try your hand at making one yourself. We've got several mint julep recipes below.

In 1939, the mint julep became the signature drink of the Kentucky Derby. Because the glasses the drinks were served in were a popular target for sticky fingers, Churchill Downs began selling mint ...

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 ...

What it takes to prepare over 127,000 juleps. As a refresher: a mint julep is a combination of bourbon, water, fresh mint, sugar and crushed ice (keep reading, because we’ve got great recipes ...

Beyond mint julep: Kentucky Derby cocktail recipes to spice up your party May 2, 2022 6:00 AM Another drink option for a party is bourbon slush , especially refreshing if its a hot Derby Day.

The Kentucky Derby is known for horses, hats and Mint Juleps. Executive chef David Danielson of Churchill Downs revealed the recipe he serves to the 400,000 people who come through the gates on ...

For the Derby or any blast of summer heat, the possibilities for mint juleps include tropical takes, spicy sorts, slushes — even a virgin version. 15 Mint Julep Recipes for the Kentucky Derby ...

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 ...