Because you don't have to be at Churchill Downs to enjoy the sweet taste of a Kentucky Derby drink. In addition to the classic Mint Julep, here are the best cocktails to drink during the Kentucky Derby.
Looking for an easy-to-make, flavorful crowd pleaser? Discover how to make the Kentucky Mule with Wild Turkey bourbon, fresh lime and ginger beer.
Kentucky Derby Party Ideas for Cocktails Another hassle-free way to serveBourbon is to mix mint julepinto a punch and let your guests help themselves. This frees you up to be a charming host. Make ahead of time – at least a couple of hours in advance, so it has time to chill. Anoth...
The Old Forester Mint Julep is the Official Drink of the Kentucky Derby and is synonymous with the first Saturday in May as well as warm-weather days in the south. I love the sweet and strong tobacco and vanilla flavors of this bourbon which pairs so nicely with fresh muddled mint and si...
The perfect thing to wash down your Derby day delicacies? The race's signature drink, the mint julep, of course! The classic cocktail is made simply of muddled mint, sugar, and bourbon with ample crushed ice; and of course, a julep wouldn't be a julep if it wasn't served in a fros...
The sweetness and brightness of fresh berries balance out the smoky, oaky, caramel and vanilla flavors of bourbon whiskey, tart lemon and zingy ginger beer. This modern classic is also great for the upcoming Kentucky Derby — if you need a drink that isn’t a mint julep, this is a great...
by Louisville Tourism— get ready to explore the downtown area ofBourbon City. Known for its iconic Kentucky Derby, this city is also famous for its signature drink:bourbon. Kentucky itself is a place that takes pride in its connection to bourbon and has built an incredible community around ...
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Mint Juleps—a drink made of mint, sugar syrup, and bourbon—is the official drink of the race. According to some sources, about 120,000 glasses of this beverage are sold during the two-day event, which includes the Kentucky Oaks. Held on the Friday before the Kentucky Derby, the Kentuck...
, and yum, before it’s off to the hotel to unpack and decompress, then dude it up some for Club Night. Happily the event’s right here in the hotel. Especially since the theme is Bourbon Tasting. Sorry, Kentucky, not my drink, but my companions sampled some new to them bourbons....