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 ...

The Kentucky Derby has something for everyone, from an incredible history as a sporting event (since 1875!) to its pageantry and elaborate hats. But for us, it comes down to one thing: the mint julep.

So this is 2026 Woodford $5,000 Mint Julep Cup. This is a sterling silver cup handmade in Louisville, Kentucky that is plated in 24 karat gold. You'll see it's engraved Kentucky Derby on the front, ...

Get ready to place your bets - the 152nd Kentucky Derby takes place this Saturday. And what better way to mark the occasion than with a classic Mint Julep? This beverage has been a cherished tradition ...

Ahead of Saturday’s big Grade One contest – the Travers Stakes for 3yolds – we look at how many Kentucky […] The iconic US Open signature cocktail known as the Honey Deuce is getting competition from ...

Place your wagers – the 152nd Kentucky Derby gallops in this Saturday. There's no finer way to mark the occasion than sipping on a classic Mint Julep. This beverage has become synonymous with the ...

A woman shares a mint julep with her husband before the running of the 2013 Kentucky Derby. David Goldman/AP Photo ...

The mint julep, the star of Kentucky Derby 2026, sits in gold cup The mint julep remains the heart of Kentucky Derby tradition, this year's celebrates the 250th anniversary of America.

The Kentucky Derby has two images that stick with you long after the race is over. A winning horse draped in a thick blanket of roses and thousands of fans lifting silver cups packed with ice and ...