The Kentucky Derby is the first race in horse racing’s Triple Crown. It’s followed by the Preakness Stakes and the Belmont Stakes. Here is the official cocktail of the Kentucky Derby: The Old Forester Mint Julep. Each year, almost 120,000 Old Forester Mint Juleps are served over the two-day period of the Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby. According to the Kentucky Derby Website, this is a feat that requires over 10,000 bottles of Old Forester Mint Julep Ready-to-Serve Cocktail, 1,000 pounds of freshly harvested mint and 60,000 pounds of ice.
Recipe: 2 Cups sugar, 2 Cups water, Sprigs of fresh mint, Crushed ice, Old Forester Kentucky Bourbon, Silver Julep Cups
Local favorites from our friends at ROK:BRGR Gulfstream Park is made with Woodford Reserve with Strawberry garnish. 
Check out this classic Mint Julep by Stache 1920’s Drinking Den & Coffee Bar.
At the 141st Kentucky Derby, women will parade the most fashionable hats, bets will made and barrels of bourbon will be consumed. If you don’t want to mix your own cocktail, try the ready to drink Old Forester Mint Julep just unscrew and pour over crushed ice. Cheers!
Renée Korbel Quinn | Mixology & Lifestyle Editor
Creating unique content for Eye on South Florida. A Downtown Girl Mixing it up in the South Florida scene. The latest in craft cocktails, craft beers and culinary experiences. Connecting with spirited friends to share ideas, stories and life! Think of it as “Cocktail Therapy”. Read her BITES column in Go Riverwalk Magazine and get social on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
