National Mint Julep Day

Each year, National Mint Julep Day, May 30th, sets up a refreshing toast to summer. Every year, people from around the world enjoy a glass of mint julep! This refreshing southern classic is a traditional drink of the Kentucky Derby.

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and water are mixed in a classic mint julep. A mint leaf, bourbon, sugar, and water are mixed in this classic mint julep. Spellmint is the mint of choice in Southern California, where mint julep is more associated with the cuisine. Preparation of the drink may differ from one bartender to another.

Some believe the mint julep appeared in the southern United States sometime around the 18th century
"julep" is generally understood as a sweet drink, particularly one used as a tool for medicine
A gin-based julep was also popular during the 19th century.
Over the two-day period of the Kentucky Oaks and the Kentucky Derby, Churchill Downs serves almost 120,000 mint juleps each year
Churchill Downs unveiled the world's biggest mint julep glass (6-foot tall) in May 2008.

The national mint julep day is the longest in national mint julep day celebrations in the United States' history

Our research team continues to investigate the source of this holiday drink's origins. Take a sip of these other summertime beverage celebrations while we do, as we do..