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It’s shaping up to be a big race weekend at Churchill Downs as thousands prepare to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Kentucky Derby. Many are already placing bets or breaking out their fascinators ahead of the Saturday Run for the Roses, but our favorite part of the pomp and circumstance is the cocktails.

The mint julep was made the <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/food/2022/05/02/mint-julep-recipe/" target=_blank>official race day drink</a> in the late 1930s, an invigorating combination of bourbon, mint, simple syrup and ice. But as times and traditions have evolved, so has the julep. Whether you’re looking for a classic mint julep or want to experiment with a floral, fruity or tropical twist on the tipple, we have a handful of race-day-ready drinks that fit the bill.

Above. No need to choose between a tea party and cocktail hour — this chamomile-infused julep can do it all. The floral flavors might even match your race day outfit. <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/recipes/fireflys-chamomile-julep/" target=_blank>Get the recipe</a>.

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The julep that started it all. This classic cocktail from the American South dates all the way back to the 1700s and was made the official drink of the Kentucky Derby in the late 1930s. It originally was made with cognac but eventually became the bourbon-based drink we know and love. <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/recipes/mint-julep/" target=_blank>Get the recipe</a>.

The race might be in Kentucky, but this julep is sweet like a Georgia peach. The fruit gets muddled with ginger syrup and mint for an aromatic treat. <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/recipes/ginger-peach-julep/" target=_blank>Get the recipe</a>.

This julep pulls inspiration from the tropics, using sweet-tart pineapple juice to help balance out the strength of the bourbon. <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/recipes/derby-cocktail-tropical/" target=_blank>Get the recipe</a>.

This low-alcohol julep uses Cynar in place of bourbon, which adds a pleasant bitterness to the drink. Grapefruit soda and lemon juice provide a delicious dose of citrus. <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/recipes/cynar-julep/" target=_blank>Get the recipe</a>.

Not a bourbon fan? This refreshing tequila-based cocktail offers a twist on the original mint julep. <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/recipes/silver-mint-julep/" target=_blank>Get the recipe</a>.

University of Wisconsin at Madison, BA in English and International Studies

London School of Economics, MS in Media and Communications

Anna Rodriguez is the editorial aide for the Food section. She interned at District Magazine in Dublin, Ireland, and worked front of house at a farm-to-table restaurant in Minneapolis before joining The Washington Post in 2022.

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