“The ideal spirit for a mint julep is a mid-80s- to 90-proof bourbon,” Huerta said. “A straight 80-proof might drink well for the first few minutes, but as the ice begins to melt, it will ...

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 ...

Mint sprig for garnish Fill Julep cup, preferably silver or pewter, or other glass, with crushed ice. When it is cold on the outside, pour the syrup through the ice. Add the bourbon, stir gently ...

This mint julep is very similar to the classic recipe, but it has some extra refreshing effervescence. It uses Maker's Mark bourbon, soda water, a cluster of fresh mint and a little sugar.

Today, the mint julep continues to be a staple of the American South and the official drink of the Kentucky Derby, where it has been served at Churchill Downs since the first horse races in 1875.

This non-alcoholic mint julep recipe combines zero proof whiskey with fresh mint leaves and simple syrup for a bright and ...

The mint julep is an iconic American cocktail. It’s also very much tied to the Kentucky Derby and Southern American culture, in general. The drink dates all the way back to the early 1800s, when ...

A racegoer holds a mint julep cocktail before the 145th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Saturday, May 4, 2019. (Luke Sharrett/Bloomberg via Getty Images) ...

The Kentucky senator also mixed his mint juleps with his state’s native spirit, and he is credited as the bourbon mint julep's founding father. Clay’s love of the julep is well-documented.

A total of 100 julep cups are on sale now at woodfordreservemintjulep.com. Cups numbered 1-11 are gold-plated and sell for $2,500 each. Cups 12-100 are silver-plated and sell for $1,000.

It’s finally May, the month of the Kentucky Derby and everyone’s favorite racetrack drink, the mint julep. Simple, classic, and refreshing all accurately describe it. There’s muddled mint leaves, ...

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 ...