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.

Here's how you can make a yummy mint julep, a Kentucky Derby tradition, in the comfort of home Nearly 120,000 mint juleps are sipped, slurped and supped at Churchill Downs every year.

Here's How to Make a Delicious Mint Julep, a Kentucky Derby Tradition, at Home Nearly 120,000 mint juleps are sipped, slurped and supped at Churchill Downs every year.

Here's How to Make a Delicious Mint Julep, a Kentucky Derby Tradition, at Home Nearly 120,000 mint juleps are sipped, slurped and supped at Churchill Downs every year.

Here's How to Make a Delicious Mint Julep, a Kentucky Derby Tradition, at Home Nearly 120,000 mint juleps are sipped, slurped and supped at Churchill Downs every year.

Kentucky Derby takes place this Saturday, May 1, and thanks to the people at Woodford bourbon, you can recreate this year’s ...

Kentucky Derby time also means it's time for mint juleps. Credit: Handout. By PETER M. [email protected] May 1, 2013. ... MINT JULEP. 8 mint leaves, plus 3 mint sprigs for garnish.

Technically, the Kentucky Derby is about horse racing. While wearing a hat was once a functional choice for attendees (it often gets hot!), it soon shifted into an opportunity to perform social status ...

Mint Juleps may be thought of as just a drink for the Kentucky Derby, but it can be an entire summer season sip. “This cocktail originated in the South where it was hot and people needed a way ...