The Kentucky Derby is almost here. The iconic horse race is all about big hats and bigger bets, but a Derby party wouldn't be a Derby party without mint juleps. It’s the official drink of the Kentucky ...

Why Should You Add Lemon Syrup to a Mint Julep? It sounds fancy, but it’s easy enough to make your own lemon syrup by simmering equal parts fresh lemon juice and sugar with a splash of water and the ...

If you don't spank the mint, it's not a true Mint Julep. We have your list of ingredients and the step-by-step directions for creating the iconic Mint Julep. It's not just a Derby favorite, the Old ...

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, ...

Each year, over the course of one spring weekend in May, nearly 120,000 mint juleps are sipped, slurped and supped at the Churchill Downs Racetrack during the Kentucky Derby. It’s been that way for ...

Each year, over the course of one spring weekend in May, nearly 120,000 mint juleps are sipped, slurped and supped at the Churchill Downs Racetrack during the Kentucky Derby. It’s been that way for ...

Few sporting events and beverages go together quite like the mint julep and the Kentucky Derby. The fresh and minty drink is a Churchill Downs tradition, and it's been that way for more than a century ...