It was sweet, syrupy and minty, and didn’t have the best bourbon ... that those early days of making mint juleps on national television began a renaissance of the mint julep, and otherwise ...

(WDKY) — The mint julep is almost as essential to the Kentucky Derby as the thoroughbreds running for the roses. It’s “bourbon ... was likely born very early on. Seeing the value of the ...

After tasting this cocktail, you’ll wonder how the bourbon julep ... Add 8 to 10 mint leaves and the cane syrup to an Old Fashioned glass. 2) Lightly press the mint eight or 10 times, don ...

Mint Juleps are Kentucky Derby tradition - more than 120,000 are served during the two days of races at Churchill Downs. The sweet cocktails, made with mint and bourbon, date back to the ...