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KENTUCKY DERBY SIGNATURE DRINK: HOW TO MAKE A MINT JULEP

By Annie CoryApr 14, 2023, 2:04 PM EDT



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The Kentucky Derby is a sporting event immersed in tradition and spirit – so
what better way to watch the Run for the Roses than with a mint julep in hand?

The mint julep has been the official drink of the Kentucky Derby since 1939,
although its origins trace back to the first Derby Day in 1875. This iconic
bourbon cocktail is still served to Kentucky Derby guests to this day, typically
presented in silver or pewter cups that create a crisp, frosted effect.

Thousands of guests will be enjoying a mint julep at Churchill Downs on race
day, but that doesn’t mean that the classic drink can’t be just as good wherever
you are.

The Kentucky Derby is not far away, with the 149th Run for the Roses taking
place on Saturday, May 6, airing on NBC and streaming on Peacock. See below to
learn how to make the Derby’s most iconic drink, the mint julep.

RELATED: What to watch, what to know for the 2023 Kentucky Derby


HOW TO MAKE A MINT JULEP

Learn how to make your own mint julep with Alton Brown of Food Network’s
recipe. 


INGREDIENTS

 * 10 mint leaves, extra sprig for garnish
 * 1 ½ teaspoons superfine sugar
 * Seltzer water
 * Crushed ice
 * 2 ½ ounces Kentucky bourbon whiskey

RELATED: What is the historical meaning of the Kentucky Derby?


DIRECTIONS

At the bottom of an old-fashioned glass, place your 10 mint leaves with sugar on
top. Gently muddle the two together, releasing the essential oils from the
leaves.

Add a splash of seltzer water to the mixture and fill ¾ of your glass with
crushed ice. Fill the rest of the glass with your Kentucky bourbon whiskey and
stir well. Once the drink is prepared, garnish it with a sprig of mint to
complete the look.

Tip: Before garnishing the drink, try gently slapping the sprig with your hand
to release aromatic oils from the mint.

Now, sit back and sip on your mint julep as you watch 20 horses vie for the
ultimate crown at the Kentucky Derby on NBC.


HOW TO WATCH THE 2023 KENTUCKY DERBY:

 * Date: Saturday, May 6
 * Time: Coverage begins at 12pm ET
 * Where: Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky
 * TV Network: NBC
 * Streaming: Peacock, NBCSports.com, NBC Sports app


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FORTE, ANGEL OF EMPIRE FINISH MAJOR KENTUCKY DERBY WORKOUTS

Associated PressApr 29, 2023, 1:29 PM EDT
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Kentucky Derby points leader Forte clocked 49.80 seconds over
four furlongs in the last major workouts for several Derby contenders at
Churchill Downs.

The chestnut colt with 190 qualifying points and six wins including the Florida
Derby in seven career starts was among four horses trained by Hall of Famer Todd
Pletcher to breeze ahead of the 149th Derby on May 6. With jockey Irad Ortiz Jr.
aboard, Forte ran in tandem outside Bright Future and cruised down the front
stretch before galloping out strong down the backstretch in 1:02.3.

Stablemate Tapit Trice, who won the Blue Grass earlier this month at Keeneland
and has 150 points, also clocked 48.2 over the same distance and galloped out in
1:02.3. Kingsbarns (100) ran in tandem outside Derby-eligible Major Dude and
each clocked 48.40 over four furlongs.

Arkansas Derby winner Angel of Empire (154), who leads four Derby entrants
trained by Louisville native Brad Cox, clocked 1:01.4 over five furlongs running
outside stablemate Jace’s Road (45), who ran 1:01.2. Hit Show ran five furlongs
in 59.60 outside Tapit’s Conquest, while Verifying clocked 59.40 alongside Ever
So Mischievous in predawn workouts.




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2023 KENTUCKY DERBY: TRADITIONS, FOOD, DRINKS AND OTHER ICONIC CUSTOMS FOR DERBY
DAY

By Daniel TranApr 26, 2023, 11:47 AM EDT



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The Kentucky Derby is one of the most iconic sporting events in the world. But
it’s not just the race that has everyone planning their trips to Churchill
Downs. It’s the traditions and pageantry that have captivated millions across
the globe.

Catch these traditions live at the 2023 Kentucky Derby, which will air on
Saturday, May 6 from 12 to 7:30 p.m. ET on NBC, and keep reading to prepare for
all the most fun and festive elements of Derby day. Coverage is also available
to stream live on NBCSports.com, the NBC Sports app and Peacock.

RELATED: How to watch the 2023 Kentucky Derby


HATS

The Kentucky Derby is known for its colorful and flashy hats and fascinators (an
often-elaborate headpiece). Make your own at home using an old hat or headband
and whatever materials around the house inspire you.

Jim Owens-USA TODAY Sports

If you’re pressed for time or have run out of ideas, there are also many options
available online or in stores. The Spring 2023 line from Kentucky Derby 149
Featured Milliner Christine A. Moore Millinery includes an array of hats and
fascinators in neutral colors, pinks and cool tones.

          RELATED: Kentucky Derby fashion: Hats, outfit ideas, What to know
about the Kentucky Derby


MINT JULEPS

The recipe, of course, contains mint and Kentucky bourbon, but also can include
pomegranate, orange, lemon and a dash of honey from Versailles, France, if you
happen to have some.

If you’re more into fruit, why not try a cherry-infused variation of the Mint
Julep, a blackberry take on the cocktail, or a recipe that incorporates
strawberry.

          RELATED: Kentucky Derby drinks: How to make a mint julep


THE GARLAND OF ROSES

After the race, the champion horse is given the iconic garland of roses in the
winner’s circle, hence why the race is nicknamed “the Run for the Roses.”

In 1883, New York socialite E. Berry Wall presented roses to the women at a
party. Inspired by this gesture, Churchill Downs founder and president
Meriwether Lewis Clark announced that roses were the official flower of the
Kentucky Derby. In 1896, the tradition of draping a blanket of 554 red roses on
the Kentucky Derby winner began.

Andy Lyons/Getty Images


HOT BROWNS AND OTHER KENTUCKY DERBY FOODS

When it comes to Kentucky Derby cuisine, it doesn’t get much better than the
Kentucky Hot Brown. The hot brown is a product of the historic Brown Hotel in
downtown Louisville. In the 1920s, Chef Fred Schmidt was looking for a
late-night delicacy for partying night owls and found it in this open-faced
turkey sandwich topped with bacon and Mornay sauce.

You also can’t talk about Kentucky food without talking about its world-famous
fried chicken. Thanks to Colonel Sanders and his roadside restaurant in Corbin,
Ky., fried chicken may be the most widespread, globally known export out of the
Bluegrass State.

          Related: Kentucky Derby food 2023: Recipes for traditional desserts,
snacks, pie


THE WINNER’S CIRCLE

From 1875-1929, the Kentucky Derby winner would stand in a circled area on the
racetrack drawn in chalk dust. It began to be known as the “winner’s circle.”
From 1930-1937, organizers moved the trophy presentation from the track to an
area adjoining the clubhouse. An electric odds board and presentation stands
were added in 1938 and every winning Kentucky Derby horse since then has been
led to the winner’s circle.

The winner’s circle is usually only reserved for winners of the Derby, but it
has hosted a limited amount of weddings and even has ashes of prominent horse
racing and breeding industry workers spread on the ground.


“MY OLD KENTUCKY HOME”

After the Call to Post is the playing of the state song, “My Old Kentucky Home.”
The tradition dates back to the 1920s and the University of Louisville marching
band has been part of the performance almost every year.

The song was written in the 1850s by Stephen Foster and features depictions of
slavery in the pre-Civil War South. The song’s exact meanings and intentions
have been subject to varying interpretations over the last 170 years, and, more
recently, there have been renewed calls to re-examine the song’s place – on
Derby Day and in American society at large.

Embrace the most important Kentucky Derby tradition and watch the 149th running
of the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, May 6 from 12 to 7:30 p.m. ET on NBC. Full
coverage is also available on NBCSports.com, the NBC Sports app and Peacock.


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