Each year, on the first Saturday in May, horse race lovers and those who just enjoy a good time being where the action is converge into Louisville, Kentucky for the historical running of the Kentucky Derby. This year is the 135th running of the Run for the Roses and is expected to be as exciting as ever. I’m not sure if the main excitement surrounds the actual race, the elaborate and glamorous hats, or the notorious mint juleps! But, whatever the reason, you can bring the excitement of the derby home by throwing a derby party of your own!
Start your party off with serve a traditional mint julep –
Start with the following ingredients:
- 3 sprigs of fresh mint
- 2 teaspoons of cold water
- 1 teaspoon of granulated sugar
- 1 cup of finely crushed ice
- 2 ½ ounces of bourbon
- Silver julep cup or favorite high ball glass
Tear off leaves of 2 sprigs of fresh mint and place in bottom of glass.
Add water and sugar and muddle with mint leaves.
Fill glass with crush ice and add bourbon.
Stir and garnish with remaining sprig of fresh mint.
Serve with a straw and enjoy!
Create a festive décor using bright colors – red, yellow, blue, green, purple, orange! Decorate your tables with colorful cloths, place mats, and napkins to resemble silks – the early 18th century method of keeping track of whose horse was whose by assigning each horse and jockey a specific color, called a silk. Hang colored flags outside or create a strand of silks by using fishing line, fabric swatches or construction paper, and tape. (They look similar to prayer flags)
Don’t forget the children! Create a “kids corner” and allow the kids to design and decorate stick horses to race! Add a few kid friendly snacks too!
Coverage of the derby begins at 1 pm PST, on NBC. Remember, it is the greatest two minutes in sports!
Have fun!
Start your party off with serve a traditional mint julep –
Start with the following ingredients:
- 3 sprigs of fresh mint
- 2 teaspoons of cold water
- 1 teaspoon of granulated sugar
- 1 cup of finely crushed ice
- 2 ½ ounces of bourbon
- Silver julep cup or favorite high ball glass
Tear off leaves of 2 sprigs of fresh mint and place in bottom of glass.
Add water and sugar and muddle with mint leaves.
Fill glass with crush ice and add bourbon.
Stir and garnish with remaining sprig of fresh mint.
Serve with a straw and enjoy!
Create a festive décor using bright colors – red, yellow, blue, green, purple, orange! Decorate your tables with colorful cloths, place mats, and napkins to resemble silks – the early 18th century method of keeping track of whose horse was whose by assigning each horse and jockey a specific color, called a silk. Hang colored flags outside or create a strand of silks by using fishing line, fabric swatches or construction paper, and tape. (They look similar to prayer flags)
Don’t forget the children! Create a “kids corner” and allow the kids to design and decorate stick horses to race! Add a few kid friendly snacks too!
Coverage of the derby begins at 1 pm PST, on NBC. Remember, it is the greatest two minutes in sports!
Have fun!
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