
05/03/2025
The 151st running of the Kentucky Derby is today, May 3, 2025 at Churchill Downs ๐น๐
If you're watching & celebrating the from home - bring the tradition to life with a Mint Julep in hand.
The first recorded recipe for the mint julep was published in 1803, and the refreshing cocktail quickly became a favorite at horse races. It was first served at the Kentucky Derby in the 1870s. But it wasnโt until 1938 that it became the official drink of the Kentucky Derby.
Mint Julep Recipe
2 oz. Woodford Reserveยฎ Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
1/2 oz. Woodford Reserveยฎ Mint Julep Cocktail Syrup
3 Fresh Mint Leaves
Crushed Ice
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Express the essential oils in the mint and rub them inside the glass. To the same glass, add simple syrup, bourbon, and crushed ice. Stir. Garnish with more ice, fresh mint, and powdered sugar. Enjoy!
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