We even had the college basketball version of the Kentucky Derby in '12 when the rival Louisville Cardinals and Kentucky Wildcats faced off in the semifinals. The world is now in love with March Madness as the Men's Final Four draws crowds of 150,000 and is the most exciting weekend in...
it was made the official drink of the Kentucky Derby in 1938. Ice is an important factor in beating the heat, as is holding it right: "Julep cups should only be held by the top or the bottom so that the crushed ice inside them can create a frost on the outside...
The iconic mint julep always accompanies the Kentucky Derby, the Belmont Stakes has the Belmont jewel, and the Preakness Stakes' official drink is the black-eyed Susan. Named after the Maryland state flower and first created in 1973, it's a refreshing cocktail that anyone can make at home....
A bar crawl is a fun and unique way to explore the city's nightlife, meet new people, and try different drinks. This is a great way to get out and tour the city for visitors or newcomers, as well as a great way for locals to experience a side of Denver they’ve never seen. ...
Kentucky: Mint julep Ivan Mateev // Shutterstock Kentucky: Mint julep For more than two centuries, Kentuckians have been filling their highball glasses with mint juleps.The official drink of the Kentucky Derby, according to Taste of Home, mint juleps include bourbon (another Kentucky native), sug...
BBC broadcasting legend Andy Kershaw helps The Long Ryders celebrate Kentucky Derby Day, May 7, 2016 in Manchester at the Academy gig. May 2, 2016. The Long Ryders, with BBC radio legend Bob Harris in centre, discuss 12 string guitars at Western House. The Long Ryders, Madrid April 2016,...
We have a big bonus round this trip as we’ve been invited to have drinks with Sue Grafton and her husband Steve at their home in Louisville. I’ve been a fan of Sue’s and her brilliant Kinsey Milhone since A Is For Alibi, so it’s a real treat. As if that wasn’t enough, ...