julep

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

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

A DIY take on Kentucky’s signature sip

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

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

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

The refreshing combination of bourbon, lemonade, and cranberry juice just might tempt you to switch horses

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

When life gives you seventeen lemons, throw a party

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 flavor

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

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