Mint Julep
Mint Julep
The Taste of Tradition
Cool, crisp, and unmistakably Southern—the Mint Julep is more than a cocktail; it’s a ritual. This iconic drink, made with fresh mint, sugar, crushed ice, and Kentucky bourbon, has been synonymous with the Kentucky Derby since the 1930s, though its roots stretch back much further.
Believed to have originated in the South in the late 18th century, the julep was first a medicinal tonic before evolving into a genteel favorite among Kentucky’s elite. Its rise to Derby fame came when Churchill Downs began promoting it as the official drink of the race, served in collectible silver cups and sipped by spectators in seersucker and sun hats.
Today, over 120,000 mint juleps are served at Churchill Downs over Derby weekend—each one a toast to tradition, hospitality, and the unshakable spirit of the Bluegrass State.
Our Mint Julep enamel pin captures that legacy in miniature—refreshing, refined, and rooted in history.
Mint Julep
The Taste of Tradition
Cool, crisp, and unmistakably Southern—the Mint Julep is more than a cocktail; it’s a ritual. This iconic drink, made with fresh mint, sugar, crushed ice, and Kentucky bourbon, has been synonymous with the Kentucky Derby since the 1930s, though its roots stretch back much further.
Believed to have originated in the South in the late 18th century, the julep was first a medicinal tonic before evolving into a genteel favorite among Kentucky’s elite. Its rise to Derby fame came when Churchill Downs began promoting it as the official drink of the race, served in collectible silver cups and sipped by spectators in seersucker and sun hats.
Today, over 120,000 mint juleps are served at Churchill Downs over Derby weekend—each one a toast to tradition, hospitality, and the unshakable spirit of the Bluegrass State.
Our Mint Julep enamel pin captures that legacy in miniature—refreshing, refined, and rooted in history.
Mint Julep
The Taste of Tradition
Cool, crisp, and unmistakably Southern—the Mint Julep is more than a cocktail; it’s a ritual. This iconic drink, made with fresh mint, sugar, crushed ice, and Kentucky bourbon, has been synonymous with the Kentucky Derby since the 1930s, though its roots stretch back much further.
Believed to have originated in the South in the late 18th century, the julep was first a medicinal tonic before evolving into a genteel favorite among Kentucky’s elite. Its rise to Derby fame came when Churchill Downs began promoting it as the official drink of the race, served in collectible silver cups and sipped by spectators in seersucker and sun hats.
Today, over 120,000 mint juleps are served at Churchill Downs over Derby weekend—each one a toast to tradition, hospitality, and the unshakable spirit of the Bluegrass State.
Our Mint Julep enamel pin captures that legacy in miniature—refreshing, refined, and rooted in history.