Ask any local bartender for tips on the best mint julep, and you'll probably receive the same instruction: Drink it fresh, not bottled. At the Kentucky Derby, you won't get that option, as ...

The mint julep became the official drink of the Kentucky Derby in the 1930s, and around that time the cocktail began being served in julep cups, which were previously awarded as horse racing trophies.

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 ice ...

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 iconic mint julep cocktail has been the signature drink of the Kentucky Derby since 1938. This simple four-ingredient drink features bourbon, simple syrup, crushed ice, and sprigs of mint.

The mint julep has been the official drink of the Kentucky Derby since 1939, although its origins trace back to the first Derby Day in 1875. This iconic bourbon cocktail is still served to ...

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 ...

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.

(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 ...

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. Mint julep: The origins of the ...