Erik Ofgang is a Connecticut journalist who writes about drinks. In the 1990s, the mint juleps served during the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs were coming in or near last in terms of flavor.

The Mint Julep! The perfect, refreshing cocktail for when the sun gets a little too hot. Here are my top five recommendations ...

Could mint juleps get even better? It's hard to believe, but this blackberry-mint julep is the refreshing upgrade on the classic cocktail that I can't get enough of. This Kentucky Derby drink gets ...

It has vodka in it. That cocktail is part of the growing list of alcoholic drinks at Disneyland, the Anaheim park where Walt ...

Mint juleps are traditionally served in a frosted silver cup. The Mint Julep is a cocktail made from bourbon, sugar, and mint. It is a classic drink of Kentucky and is traditionally served at the ...

You’ll find classics on the menu, including the bar’s namesake mint juleps, but what she stirs up for patrons on a particular day depends on many factors, including the weather. “I live in a ...

A margarita stretched for maximum quenching; a blended daiquiri heavy on the coffee; a supremely classic Mint Julep: summer's drinking requirements are a bit scattered. This game plan has you covered.

Louisville's dining scene is perhaps best known for three things: barbecue, bourbon and mint juleps. Locals and visitors alike recommend Mark's Feed Store and Feast BBQ. If it's bourbon you're ...