What is a mint julep and why is it such a big deal at the Kentucky ... A spectator wears a fancy hat before the 138th Kentucky Derby horse race at Churchill Downs Saturday, May 5, 2012, in ...

How many mint juleps will be consumed? Could that be more important than what horse is projected to win? Well, the most important thing — besides drinks — are the hats!

Horses, mint juleps, and hats, most likely. ... The Kentucky Derby hat tradition continues today — and whether you plan on attending in person or will watch the races from the comfort of your ...

The Derby estimates that 120,000 mint juleps are served at Churchill Downs every Derby weekend. They use 10,000 bottles of liquor, 1,000 pounds of mint and 60,000 pounds of ice.

Big hats, fancy dresses and icy mint juleps: The Kentucky Derby is always a party, even if you've never heard of any of the thoroughbreds. For those who can't be in Louisville on Saturday for the ...

Kentucky Derby party guide: Mint juleps, hat contests, Southern food and horses. Updated: May. 03, 2016, 5:37 p.m. ... They'll be featuring their signature mint juleps and other bourbon drinks, ...

Naturally, a Maker’s Mark mint julep is among the offerings. 5100 Belt Line Road, Suite 800, Addison, and 1303 Legacy Drive, Frisco. Al Biernat’s in Oak Lawn and North Dallas ...

Mint juleps, Southern bites and a horse race. That’s the menu at Philadelphia restaurants that are getting into Saturday’s Kentucky Derby.Bridget Foy’s – $5 mint […] ...

What is a mint julep and why is it such a big ... We have the answers to those burning questions and more as the 140th running of the Derby kicks off the first race of horse racing’s ...

Food. Mint juleps and best hat contests: 13 ways to celebrate the Kentucky Derby in D-FW Even if you can’t make it to Churchill Downs, there are Kentucky Derby parties, special events and deals ...