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.

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 ...

The history of the mint julep and Kentucky horse racing dates all the way back to the 1800s. The julep, then featuring bourbon or rum mixed with sugar and mint, was a popular drink in the south.

Mint julep is the signature cocktail of the Kentucky Derby. Fox News Digital spoke with two experts who revealed some of the biggest mistakes to avoid when it comes to making the drink at home.

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.

Preparation 1. Preheat the oven to 350 F. Evenly coat a 12-cup Bundt cake pan with neutral oil and dust it with flour, tapping out the excess. 2.

But it wasn’t till 1939 that the mint julep actually became the event’s official drink. Racetrack managers realized that visitors were stealing the water glasses that juleps were served in, ...

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 ...