An early version of the Mint Julep first appeared in the American South sometime during the 1700s, according to cocktail historian Dave Wondrich.

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The 2025 Kentucky Derby will take place on Saturday, May 3, and whether you watch in person or enjoy the scene from home, chances are you may do so with a mint julep in hand. Mint, sugar, crushed ice ...

How the mint julep became an iconic Kentucky Derby cocktail and the official recipe to make it at home Kentucky is known for both bourbon and horse racing, which go hand in hand.

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Grab your hat and make yourself a mint julep: The 151st Kentucky Derby is almost here.

On Derby weekend, nearly 120,000 mint juleps are served. This requires more than 10,000 bottles of bourbon, 1,000 pounds of mint leaves, and 60,000 pounds of ice.

But how did the mint julep become the official drink of the Kentucky Derby? “Mint juleps have really been a tradition with the Kentucky Derby really ever since the beginning,” Goodlett said.

On Derby weekend, nearly 120,000 mint juleps are served. This requires more than 10,000 bottles of bourbon, 1,000 pounds of mint leaves, and 60,000 pounds of ice.