All fans of the Kentucky Derby will be delighted: the 12th edition of the Woodford Reserve $1,000 Mint Julep Cup was unveiled. Woodford Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon has partnered with Churchill Downs to create the official Kentucky Derby Mint Julep and will be serving them in $1,000 and $2,500 limited-edition cups for the occasion.
The 2017 Cup pays tribute to the British-inspired Kentucky Derby offering a mint julep crafted by Woodford Reserve Global Ambassador, Tom Vernon. This year’s cup, recipe and experience is presented under the theme: The Sport of Kings… and Queen(s).
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This year’s julep features traditional British ingredients with a unique garnish of mint, baby’s breath and edible, dehydrated blue cornflowers representative of both sides of the Atlantic.
Each year, Woodford Reserve selects a charitable organization to receive the net proceeds from the $1,000 Mint Julep Cup sales with more than $450,000 raised for equine and racing charities to-date. This year’s receiving charity is not-for-profit Kentucky Derby Museum, a 501(C)(3) non-profit organization supporting the mission to preserve the rich history, tradition, hospitality and pride of the world-renowned event that is the Kentucky Derby.
Mint Julep Cups
