The Mint Julep and the Kentucky Derby go together—some would say—even better than peanut butter and jelly. The iconic drink has been a Derby staple for nearly a century, and each year, more than ...

Horses are poised, bets are on, hats are at the ready and the bourbon is standing by, ready to be poured into thousands of mint julep cocktails. It must be Kentucky Derby weekend. America’s most ...

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Ashlyn Roberts enjoys a mint julep on Thurby during Kentucky Derby week at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., on April 30, 2026. The Kentucky Derby is the first leg of the Triple Crown, and every ...

When the "Fastest Two Minutes in Sports," the 2026 Kentucky Derby, makes its 152nd Run for the Roses on Saturday May 2, it's a sure bet that more than a few fans will be sipping mint juleps. "The mint ...

Why Kentucky Derby winners get roses and Mint Julep isn’t random. These iconic Churchill Downs traditions have a backstory most fans miss. The Kentucky Derby has two images that stick with you long ...

The Kentucky Derby has never had a problem drawing a crowd. This year, Churchill Downs is expecting a star-studded attendance, ranging from athletes to entertainers. But the biggest celebrity might be ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When the "Fastest Two Minutes in Sports," the 2026 Kentucky Derby, makes its 152nd Run for the Roses on Saturday May 2, it's a ...

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