Kentucky Derby Highlights
Have you always wanted to go to the Actual Kentucky Derby but haven’t yet? Me too! Someday, right?
I have attended our Kentucky Derby in Arizona for our Womens Luncheon. We all dressed up and all created our hats. Even had a hat contest, I did not win, but nonetheless, it was fun. Have you participated in one at home or a planned function for the Kentucky Derby? If so, leave your comments about it, our readers love to hear from other readers.
Fancy Hats, Oh My!
A Little History
Over the years, the Churchill Downs hat tradition has remained for women and continues to be a Kentucky Derby staple. Although women aren’t required to wear a hat to the races, most do. One common theme among Kentucky Derby hats is roses, since the race is known as the “run for the roses” because the winning horse receives a blanket made of more than 500 of the blossoms
Authentic Kentucky Mint Julep
Mix up a mint julep and prepare for a Derby day at the races—even if it’s just a Derby-themed party you’re heading to or anytime…. you’ll love
For nearly a century, the Mint Julep has served as the traditional beverage of the Kentucky Derby and the track at which the race takes place, Churchill Downs.
Kentucky Oaks Friday and Kentucky Derby Saturday see nearly 120,000 Mint Juleps served to patrons. That requires more than 10,000 bottles of Old Forester Mint Julep Ready-to-Serve Cocktail, 1,000 pounds of freshly harvest mint and 60,000 pounds of ice.
Of course the best way to serve a Kentucky Derby Mint Julep is in the official Mint Julep glass and feel extra Special.
For nearly a century, the Mint Julep has served as the traditional beverage of the Kentucky Derby and the track at which the race takes place, Churchill Downs.
Kentucky Oaks Friday and Kentucky Derby Saturday see nearly 120,000 Mint Juleps served to patrons. That requires more than 10,000 bottles of Old Forester Mint Julep Ready-to-Serve Cocktail, 1,000 pounds of freshly harvest mint and 60,000 pounds of ice.
For those who wish to add the Mint Julep to their Kentucky Derby festivities at home, the recipe is as follows:
Be Sure To Save the Official Mint Julep Recipe
Conclusion
Let’s raise our glasses filled with frosty Mint Juleps and don our fanciest hats, let’s tip our hats to the rich history and timeless traditions of the Kentucky Derby. Beyond the exhilarating race, it’s a celebration of elegance, camaraderie, and the enduring spirit of Southern hospitality. So, whether you’re a seasoned Derby aficionado or a first-time spectator, may the Derby always remind us to cherish the moments shared with loved ones, the thrill of competition, and the simple joy of coming together for a day of fun and festivity. For me, “there is always Next Year”.
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