Bourbon, Mint and Made in America: The Mint Julep

Mint julep cocktails at the Kentucky Derby in May 2024. The Mint Julep dates back centuries, evolving from early medicinal tonics into a Southern staple. By the 1800s, it found its home in Kentucky, where bourbon replaced rum and brandy. By the 1930s, it became the official drink of the Derby, and in 1937 Churchill Downs began serving it in souvenir cups.

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