The Kentucky Derby has a $5,000 Mint Julep. Served in a 24-karat gold-plated cup—or silver, for just $1,000—only 151 are available for sale with proceeds going to charity.

The Kentucky Derby has a $5,000 Mint Julep. Served in a 24-karat gold-plated cup—or silver, for just $1,000—only 151 are available for sale with proceeds going to charity.

The Mint Julep is an alcoholic cocktail originating in the southern United States. Its modern incarnation features bourbon, sugar, water, crushed or shaved ice, and fresh mint.

This scrumptious bourbon cocktail is a staple at the Kentucky Derby. Here's everything you need to know about the history of the drink.

Discover how the bourbon-mint concoction was embraced by the horse-racing world and became the default drink at the Kentucky Derby.

Discover the tradition of mint juleps at Churchill Downs. Learn about the recipe and collectible cups served at the Kentucky Derby since the 1930s.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Woodford Reserve has revealed its annual Mint Julep Charity Cup, this year’s featuring both a $5,000 and $1,000 version. Woodford Reserve said the cups for Kentucky Derby 151 ...

Woodford Reserve has relaunched its Mint Julep Charity Cup program for the 151st Kentucky Derby, featuring $1,000 and $5,000 cups. This year's program honors legendary fillies Regret, Genuine Risk ...

The Mint Julep! The perfect, refreshing cocktail for when the sun gets a little too hot. Here are my top five recommendations ...

That’s what Woodford Reserve is asking you to do, but it’s for a good cause—the $1,000 and $5,000 Mint Julep cups charity program is back just in time for the Kentucky Derby.