Mint Julep Keeps Tradition at Kentucky Derby

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The Kentucky Derby is a famous horse race event. Many people drink mint juleps there, over 125,000 drinks.

Mint juleps have been at the Derby since the 1800s. It became the race's special drink in the 1930s.

The drink first came from old Persia as medicine. It traveled to Europe and then the American South.

Stirring ice correctly helps make the julep taste good. Lightly slap mint leaves, do not crush them for best flavor.

You can add small changes like bitters to your drink. Enjoy your mint julep slowly, even different ways.

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What is the Kentucky Derby?

The Kentucky Derby is a famous horse race event.

What drink is popular at the Kentucky Derby?

Many people drink mint juleps at the Kentucky Derby.

When did mint juleps become the special drink of the Derby?

Mint juleps became the race's special drink in the 1930s.

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