: The Mint Julep is the official drink, with over 120,000 served during the weekend using thousands of pounds of fresh mint and bourbon.
: Founded by Meriwether Lewis Clark Jr. in 1875, it was inspired by the Epsom Derby in England. nicolette shea kenfucky derby
The event is as much a high-society gala as it is a horse race, defined by specific cultural traditions: : The Mint Julep is the official drink,