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We asked Alba Huerta of Julep in Houston, Texas, to share her tips for mixing perfect mint julep every time

A Kentucky couple put their antique julep cups to good — and frequent — use

The Kentucky classic that deserves mixing beyond the Derby

The mint julep isn’t just for the Derby anymore

A smooth recipe to get you in mint condition for the Derby

When in bourbon country, these four bars and restaurants will do you—and your mint julep—proud

A DIY take on Kentucky’s signature sip

A spoonful of blueberry jam and an extra herb in the muddle help this julep go down

Tart up your julep with a splash of blackberry sauce and a squeeze of lemon

A surprising key ingredient returns the original mint julep to its roots

Your new secret ingredient: a liqueur made by monks that is also available at your local grocery store

Bring a splash of bubbly to the party with this cocktail’s key ingredient: champagne syrup

A bourbon-less alternative to the Derby classic

An early-nineteenth-century Southern julep

Leading up to the Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports, celebrate Mint Julep Month with Garden & Gun and Maker’s Mark

Mint juleps, bluegrass, and Southern fare in New York City

G&G partnered with Louisville Tourism to kickoff Mint Julep Month

Cognac and fig preserves put a tasty twist on the classic Derby-season cocktail

Galganski has taken the official drink of the Kentucky Derby and given it a splash of summer. With a good bourbon and rum, his version is sure to soften even the least favorable bets on Derby day. 

Two vintage recipes from the 1930s

G&G toasted Mint Julep Month with a celebratory dinner in Austin, Texas

A modern take on this classic Southern cocktail

Definitive proof that bourbon and ice belong together

These party essentials will help you create a winning spread on race day

With her new book, Alba Huerta, of Houston’s Julep, shows exactly why she’s one of the country’s most inventive mixologists

Beer cheese, bourbon-glazed chicken wings, and of course, mint juleps round out our list of party-ready dishes with Bluegrass State favorites

Odds are you’ll find plenty of action in Lexington

A Garden & Gun Derby Pop-Up at the Dewberry

Just in time for julep season, get to know the first family of herbs

Assistant master distiller Elizabeth McCall expounds on barrel-finished bourbon, the makings of a great mint julep, and why cola is okay as a mixer

Meet the julep’s bubbly cousin—a signature cocktail at Charleston’s newest champagne bar

Top-shelf drinks from the South’s best bars and more

One of the country’s most diverse cities is, at its heart, the South’s biggest small town

G&G and Maker’s Mark host a Kentucky Derby viewing party in Austin, Texas

Bartenders are giving the South’s favorite nonalcoholic beverage a boozy spin

Garden & Gun staffers share their favorite engravings

Strawberries, raspberries, and a little extra mint brighten up this summertime sipper

A bold cross between a traditional mint julep and a Black Manhattan

The classic julep gets an herbal citrus twist

Twelve festive entertaining items for your Run for the Roses party