These official Kentucky Derby cocktails will be a hit at your watch party this year
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By Shaye Weaver
Published on April 17, 2026.
The Kentucky Derby is set to take place on May 2, with horse racing fans gathering around the country to watch the first leg of the Triple Crown. The official Kentucky Derby cocktail, the Mint Julep, is a symbol of the Derby and has been promoted since 1938. Over 125,000 mint juleps are served over the two-day period of Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby weekend at Churchill Downs Racetrack, which includes over 10,000 bottles of Kentucky bourbon, 2,250 pounds of freshly harvested mint, and 475,000 pounds of ice. To help with preparations for the race, we've compiled five official cocktail recipes.
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