Kentucky Derby
It’s DERBY TIME!
Mint Julep Twinkies: Kentucky Derby vendors are selling Mint Julep Twinkies. They cost $4 a piece. Mint Julep is infused into the Twinkie’s cream. Last year, all of the Mint Julep Twinkies sold out.
This Kentucky Derby Mint Julep Costs A Mint: Kentucky whiskey maker Woodford Reserve is selling a $1,000 mint julep at the Kentucky Derby. It features a metal-plated cup, a gold-plated straw and ice “made of gold-filtered mineral water.” Gold-plated cups cost $2,500
Woodford Reserve Kentucky Derby Mint Julep Recipe
2 oz. Woodford Reserve Distiller’s Select
¾ oz. toasted pecan orgeat syrup
Fresh mint
Caramelized pecan crumbles for garnish
Edible bronze flakes
Mint Julep Facts: The Kentucky Derby is Saturday. Over 120,000 Mint Juleps will be served at this year’s Kentucky Derby. It will take 2,200 pounds of freshly harvested mint, 80 tons of shaved ice and 8,000 liters of mint julep cocktail mix to create the race’s ‘official’ drink.
Kentucky Derby Hats: The Kentucky Derby encourages women to wear hats to the race.
The site reads: Wearing a hat to the Kentucky Derby is believed to bear good luck! The long-established fashion was started by the women, however, over the last few years, many men have taken part in the tradition as well. Wearing a hat is much like getting into costume, you might be pleasantly surprised to see what type of character you become. From the fantastic to the sublime, there are no rules or limits.
Within the seated sections of Churchill Downs, you will find hats of elegance and style. Generally speaking, women wear wide-brimmed, “Southern Belle” inspired Kentucky Derby hats. The hats can be decorated with flowers, feathers, bows, and ribbons of any color to express creativity and individuality.
On Friday, we all wear pink.🌸
— Kentucky Derby (@KentuckyDerby) May 4, 2018
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