Mint Julep Month Kickoff Party

Guests were invited to enjoy three mint julep creations: Apple of my KY (created by Buckeye Bourbon House), G&G’s classic mint julep, and Trouble Bar’s Double Trouble (created by Felicia Corbett of Trouble Bar).

The Mint Julep Month Kickoff Party was held at the Buckeye Bourbon House, home to more than 150 bourbons and whiskeys, in the heart of downtown Columbus, Ohio.

From left: Tami Smith, Fee Hoy, Dorothy Jayjack, and Evie Susie raise a glass to Mint Julep Month.

Louisville leather maker Clayton & Crume monogrammed custom coasters for guests.

Rosalie Kocoloski, Nick Sinclair, and Jenny Zaerr of @cbusbitesandbooze sip on Double Troubles.

Felicia Corbett’s Double Trouble featured Old Grand-Dad bourbon, balsamic reduction, fresh peaches, and mint.

Trouble Bar’s Felicia Corbett sets up behind the bar to create her twist on the mint julep—a Double Trouble.

Mary and Tim Preece joined mint julep enthusiasts at the Buckeye Bourbon House and played a little shuffleboard in between sampling cocktails.

Buckeye Bourbon House created a specialty Kentucky-inspired menu including Hot Brown Sliders to go with the juleps.

Louisville’s Misty Mountain String Band played classic Kentucky bluegrass throughout the evening. 

From left: G&G’s Christine Williams; Louisville Tourism’s Michael Fetter; Trouble Bar’s Felicia Corbett, Kaitlyn Soligan-Owens, and Nicole Stipp; and Louisville Tourism’s Chris Bumann.