Kentucky Derby: History of the mint julep The mint julep has a long and delicious history with horse racing's biggest event. Stacey Leasca A day betting on the ponies at Churchill Downs would not be complete without imbibing in their signature drink, the mint julep. The mint julep became Churchill Down's signature cocktail in 1938, according to CocktailTimes . At the time, a julep set attendees back 75 cents. Today, a mint julep in a ... Quick and Easy Mint Julep Recipe (Video) The best mint julep is the one that's both minty and delicious. Too much mint isn't very good, and we've got the perfect recipe for sipping these traditional drinks when the Kentucky Derby kicks off this weekend. This drink is the perfect compliment to those those big, ridiculous hats . Mint Julep (via Wikipedia) You'll need mint sprigs (leaves), bourbon whiskey, powdered sugar, and some H20 ... Mint flavor, bluegrass spirit: Julep expert with familiar name shares tips There is a man renowned across the land for his knowledge of the storied mint julep, and his name is Joe Nickell. So is mine. According to my father (whose name – Nick Nickell – was itself rather redundant), Joe and I are distant cousins. Joe doesn't know if that is true, and doesn't seem to care much. In fact, on the two occasions when I've spoken with him, he has taken the opportunity to ... Kentucky Derby: Mint julep recipes from Alton Brown, Rachael Ray and more The key to the best mint julep is robust Kentucky bourbon - don't be a cheapskate. Drink of the Week: Mint Julep Mint Julep Early Times Mint Julep Named "Official Drink of the Kentucky Derby®" LOUISVILLE, Ky., April 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- For the past 25 years, the Early Times Mint Julep has proudly served as the "Official Drink of the Kentucky Derby®." In celebration of this, Early ... Kentucky Derby 2012: How To Make An Authentic Mint Julep Mint juleps are synonymous with the Kentucky Derby -- the first leg in horse racing's Triple Crown that gets underway Saturday at 5 p.m. EST on NBC. Woodford Reserve® Bourbon Doubles the Stakes on World's Most Exclusive Mint Julep Cup LOUISVILLE, Ky., April 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Woodford Reserve® bourbon is unveiling the world's most exclusive mint julep cup as part of the 2012 Kentucky Derby®. The Woodford Reserve $1,000 Mint Julep ... 5 Twin Cities restaurants serving mint juleps The mint julep has been promoted by Churchill Downs in association with the Kentucky Derby since 1938. This weekend, about 120,000 juleps will be served at Churchill Downs. So where can you get one locally? Countdown to Derby with fifteen fun facts: #15 The Mint Julep [Horse Racing] by Jessie Oswald The Mint Julep is the official drink of the Kentucky Derby. It takes 7,800 liters of bourbon and 2,250 pounds of locally grown mint to make the 120,000 Mint Juleps sold at Churchill Downs during Kentucky Derby weekend. Many local bartenders serve up freshly made juleps and variations on the signature drink at area restaurants during Derby weekend. The drink is a featured menu ...
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