The Kentucky Derby is a sporting event immersed in tradition and spirit – so what better way to watch the Run for the Roses than with a mint julep, the race’s signature beverage, in hand? The mint julep has been the official drink of the Kentucky Derby since 1939,

Kentucky Derby will take place on Saturday, May 3, and whether you watch in person or enjoy the scene from home, chances are you may do so with a mint julep in hand. Mint, sugar, crushed ice and bourbon are all you need to recreate the leafy southern sipper,

The Kentucky Derby might rank up there in how disproportionate the relationship is between the buildup and the length of the actual sporting event. So what do you do when “the fastest two minutes in sports” is over?