Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Bourbon, sugar and fresh mint come together over a towering pile of crushed ice to create the unbeatably refreshing mint julep. It ...

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When the "Fastest Two Minutes in Sports," the 2026 Kentucky Derby, makes its 152nd Run for the Roses on Saturday May 2, it's a sure bet that more than a few fans will be sipping mint juleps. "The mint ...

With all the ways the Kentucky Derby could go, there's one thing you can count on: mint juleps will be there. The iconic, love it or hate it, and longtime official drink of the Derby will soon be back ...

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. Every year around this time, the mint julep gains more recognition. The designated cocktail ...

Whether you’re looking for a classic serve, something sweeter or more unctuous, bartenders across the U.S. share their favorite bourbons for a mint julep. Mint juleps consist of three ingredients: ...

Horses are poised, bets are on, hats are at the ready and the bourbon is standing by, ready to be poured into thousands of mint julep cocktails. It must be Kentucky Derby weekend. America’s most ...

Big hats, bets, and bourbon -- it's time for the Kentucky Derby! The 2026 Kentucky Derby will take place Saturday, May 2, and whether you watch in-person or enjoy the scene from home, chances are you ...