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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Louise Dixon

Watching the Kentucky Derby from home? Here’s how to make a perfect mint julep

Enjoying this classic American libation doesn't require a trip to the track - (AP)

Kentucky Derby weekend is a spectacle of tradition, where thundering hooves, elaborate hats and the refreshing chill of a mint julep converge.

As America's most famous horse race unfolds at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, the sheer scale of mint julep consumption is staggering.

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