Royal Thai Spice Julep
Champagne Julep Cocktail
2 oz bourbon
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In a julep cup, gently muddle the mint leaves and the sugar or simple syrup (if using sugar, also add a few drops of water to help with dissolution).
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Fill cup three-quarters of the way with crushed ice.
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Add bourbon and stir very gently.
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Add more crushed ice.
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Add champagne.
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Top the cup with a dome of crushed ice, garnish with a sprig of mint, and serve.
Ginger Mint Julep
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In a mixing glass, muddle the mint and simple syrup.
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Add the remaining ingredients and stir thoroughly, then strain into a julep cup filled with crushed ice.
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Stir gently until the cup is frosted, then top with more crushed ice and garnish with the fresh mint and candied ginger.
Whiskey Smash Cocktail
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Muddle the lemon, mint, and simple syrup in the bottom of a cocktail shaker, then fill with ice.
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Add the bourbon and shake until chilled.
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Strain into an Old-Fashioned glass filled with crushed ice (or a single large cube).
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Garnish with a sprig of mint, clapped once between your hands to release the aromatic oils.
The Kentucky Derby is the first leg of the American Triple Crown of horse racing. It is historically run on the first Saturday in May. First run in 1875, this 1 1/4 mile—or 10 furlongs—race runs on the dirt track at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, where it has been held since its inaugural running in 1875.
Only 3-year-old Thoroughbreds can qualify for the Kentucky Derby. Eligible horses compete in the Race to the Kentucky Derby, a series of 35 races around the world. Horses win points for finishing in the top four spots, and the 20 horses with the most points at the end of the series gain entry into the Derby.
When is the 2021 Kentucky Derby?
The 147th Kentucky Derby is on Saturday, May 1. Coverage begins on NBCSN, NBCSports.com and the NBC Sports app at 12 pm and will move from NBCSN to NBC at 2:30 pm Post time for the 2021 Kentucky Derby is set for approximately 6:57 pm.
The other 2 races that make up the triple crown are: