Kentucky Derby

This drink is a twist on the traditional mint julep. Think bubbly champagne in lieu of whiskey. Recipes below.

Bourbon To Bubbly: Shake Up Your Derby Mint Julep

8:17am May 07, 2016

by Allison Aubrey

On Derby Day, the mint-infused cocktail reigns supreme. The mint is a must, but these days, everything from brandy to gin and champagne can sub in for the whiskey.

Victor Espinoza celebrates atop American Pharoah after winning the 147th running of the Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park on June 6 — the first Triple Crown win since 1978.

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After 37 Years, A Triple Crown Winner At Last: American Pharoah Sweeps The Races

7:10am June 08, 2015

by Camila Domonoske

The colt ran to victory in the Belmont Stakes Saturday, after winning the Derby and the Preakness. He's the first horse since 1978 to achieve what some call the most difficult feat in sports.

Keen Ice runs during morning training ahead of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky.

Ahead Of The Kentucky Derby, 5 Absurd Rules For Naming Racehorses

4:52pm May 01, 2015

by Julie Alderman

"Ocho Ocho Ocho" made it through the name-approval process, but "Preakness Princess" never would.

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A view inside the Kern's Kitchen factory in Louisville, Ky. Though lots of people in Kentucky have their own versions of what they call "derby pie," the Kern family trademarked the name "Derby-Pie" decades ago. And the Kerns are quite vigilant about prote

What's Inside A 'Derby Pie'? Maybe A Lawsuit Waiting To Happen

3:28pm May 01, 2015

by Nina Feldman

Around Louisville, "derby pie" is de rigueur fare for the Kentucky Derby. But the pie's creators are real sticklers about what can be called a "derby pie" — and they're not afraid to sue over it.