Mint is such a versatile herb, that it can lend a refreshing twist to a wide range of dishes, particularly in the hot summer ...

The Honey Mint Julep is a three-ingredient cocktail made with bourbon, fresh mint, and honey syrup. A slight riff on the Mint Julep, a drink known best for being the signature cocktail of the ...

he said. "In the hands of a skilled 'julepier' the ingredients can really shine and make for a great drink experience." Recipe for the Official Mint Julep of Churchill Downs Racegoers who traveled ...

(This Kentucky Derby Pie recipe is another traditional treat ... Do this just before adorning the drink with mint as it's a nice twist to the classic cocktail.

1. Add the rum, grapefruit juice, lime juice, orgeat and maple syrup to a cocktail shaker. Shake lightly for a few seconds. 2 ...

He suggested using a rich, robust bourbon to balance the sweet sugar and fragrant mint. "Remember, it is a bourbon drink, you need to taste the bourbon!" he said. "In the hands of a skilled 'julepier' ...

Few sporting events and beverages go together quite like the mint julep and the Kentucky Derby. The fresh and minty drink is a Churchill Downs tradition, and it's been that way for more than a ...

The bourbon-forward mint julep has been the drink of the Derby since 1939 ... The Churchill Downs recipe is pretty basic -- Kentucky bourbon, simple syrup and mint leaves over crushed ice.