How To Throw An Amazing Derby Day Party

The Kentucky Derby was practically made for whiskey lovers. Here’s how to celebrate with Mint Juleps, silly hats, and more.

6 Riffs on the Classic Mint Julep

Ever thought about swapping in brandy for bourbon, adding a punch of cold brew, or jazzing up your Julep with bubbles?

This coffee-tinged Julep variation won the 2017 Uppers & Downers Cocktail Competition.

In this recipe, the traditional Julep swaps in basil for mint and gets a spicy kick from Becherovka liqueur.

Add some bubbly pop to your Julep with this variation from LouVino in Louisville, Kentucky.

Combine two favorite summer beverages in a single cocktail.

Swap out bourbon for brandy and add a splash of amaro in this Mint Julep variation.

What happens to High West’s Rendezvous Rye when you finish it in port and French oak barrels?

Put one whisky in two different types of sherry cask, and what do you get?

Master distiller Darryl McNally explains what The Dubliner’s blended whiskey and single malt have in common.

It’s not common to taste single grain whiskey from Ireland, but Teeling is a standout example.

Try an English twist on the classic Mint Julep by adding Pimm’s and Earl Grey bitters.