Posts Tagged ‘kentucky derby’
Cinco de Derby, Kentucky de Mayo
It’s a cosmic confluence that was surely foretold by the Aztecs: Cinco de Mayo and the Kentucky Derby fall on the same day this year. In another case of synchronicity, Dave Stolte (Home Bar Basics) and Chris Bostick (The Varnish) made Margaritas and Mint Juleps (and a lot of other cocktails) at a recent gathering…
Read MoreHold Your Horses: Kentucky Derby at Los Angeles Athletic Club
On Saturday, May 5th, the Los Angeles Athletic Club is hosting its 2nd Annual “Hold Your Horses” Kentucky Derby Viewing Party. The event features a 100 Years of the Mint Julep menu by Marcos Tello.
Read MoreMay 7: Kentucky Derby Viewing Party and Japan Fundraiser with Hollis Bulleit
On Saturday, May 7th, Seven Grand, Bulleit Distilling and X-Zero Protective, in association with the USBGLA and the Nippon Bartenders Association, present a special Kentucky Derby Viewing Party. The event is a fundraiser for the American Red Cross and its ongoing efforts in response to the Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami.
Read MoreRun for the Roses, Reach for the Bourbon
“Then comes the zenith of man’s pleasure. Then comes the julep – the mint julep. Who has not tasted one has lived in vain. The honey of Hymettus brought no such solace to the soul; the nectar of the Gods is tame beside it. It is the very dream of drinks, the vision of sweet…
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