A day for the julep

Jake and I are gearing up to leave for the Kentucky Derby. Marmie — Jake's mom — arrives tonight to watch over June and Solha. The car is getting a good going over for the seven hour drive to Louisville.

Now I come forth to declare that wine is also more appropriate than mint juleps for the Kentucky Derby, which is Saturday. Kentuckians are buying the idea. This year, the official wine sponsor of the Taste of Derby food and beverage bash a couple of

Ah, the mint julep. One of the oldest, most revered and hotly debated fixtures of the drinking world. The name originates from the Arab word "julab," which was likely a medicinal rose water concoction. The modern-day mint julep, however, came about in

Jake and I are gearing up to leave for the Kentucky Derby. Marmie — Jake's mom — arrives tonight to watch over June and Solha. The car is getting a good going over for the seven hour drive to Louisville.

Cherry Mint Julep Slushies serves 2 generously 1/2 cup sugar 1 cup water 15 fresh mint leaves + more for garnish 3/4 cup bourbon 3.