Your Guide to the Kentucky Derby

Use this guide for everything Derby-related—Derby day fashion, the perfect Mint Julep recipe, how to plan a Kentucky Derby party, and more. You won't need to make the trip to Churchill Downs to experience all the Derby has to offer.

Race-Day Cocktails

These signature drinks score a trifecta with us.

Laurey W. Glenn / Food Styling: Norman King, Article by Shirley Harrington

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How to Muddle

You'll need to know how to “muddle," which means to crush or mash ingredients with a spoon to release flavor. A bar tool called a “muddler” can be used (its shape reminds us of a mini baseball bat) or use a wooden spoon.