The Mint Julep is a fine Southern tradition dating back to the 18th Century, as well as the official drink of the Kentucky Derby since 1939. Since 2013, April has been designated as "Mint Julep Month®" celebrating the famous Bourbon cocktail along with the arrival of Spring in Kentucky. Enjoy Mint Julep and Kentucky Derby-inspired festivities all month long as we lead up to the first Saturday in May and “the most exciting two minutes in sports."
Distillery bars are one of the best ways to sample your favorite Bourbon brands in hand-crafted, specialty cocktails, on-site where the spirits are created. During April, the distilleries below will be offering their unique take on the classic Mint Julep and you'll receive a special gift when you order one - a Love & Victory Mint Julep lapel pin. (While supplies last).
Angel's Envy Distillery
Sip on a Ramble On at Angel's Envy this Mint Julep Month. It's their take on a Bramble cocktail that was influenced by a Kentucky-style Mint Julep and inspired by Led Zeppelin's 1969 hit, Ramble On.
Evan Williams Bourbon Experience
At ON3 Bar, inside the first distillery to return to Whiskey Row since Prohibition, Evan Williams will feature a traditional Mint Julep along with a Mint Julep with a Lavender Twist.
Stitzel-Weller Distillery
Enjoy a traditional Mint Julep at the Garden & Gun Club located at the historic Stitzel-Weller Distillery, which opened on Derby Day in 1935.
Copper & Kings
Sip on a Mint Julep while enjoying the city skyline from the rooftop bar and restaurant atop Copper & Kings Distillery in the heart of Butchertown.
Buzzard's Roost Whiskey
Step inside and roost for a little while. Enjoy one of the several Mint Julep cocktail specials on the menu at the bar throughout the month.
Old Forester Distilling Co.
Celebrate Mint Julep Month at the historic Old Forester Distillery, home of the Official Mint Julep of the Kentucky Derby! This year, sip on the classic or try one of three new riffs that will be featured all month long at George’s Bar.
A trip to the Kentucky Derby wouldn’t be complete without sipping on the official drink of the...
Shop, Wear, and Decorate with Mint Juleps
Kentucky makers are featuring the mint julep in everything from tea, to apparel, to toiletries....
Take a Julep Journey Around Louisville
Get some fresh air (and maybe a little Bourbon) on this walkable journey for juleps.
Mint Juleps on the Urban Bourbon Trail
Redeem your completed Urban Bourbon Trail passport during the month of April at the Louisville Visitor Center and you'll be rewarded with a bonus prize - a souvenir Louisville Mint Julep cup!
Learn MoreGaslight Festival
10434 Watterson Trail
Jeffersontown, Kentucky 40299
Details
Open in Google Maps
Over 135 arts & crafts vendors travel from across the country to showcase their talents, and over 130 area business, civic & nonprofit organizations...
Jersey Boys
525 Marriott Drive
Clarksville, Indiana 47129
Details
Open in Google Maps
Follow the evolution of four blue-collar kids who became one of the greatest successes in pop-music history. This award-winning musical takes you behind the...
Whispers On Whiskey Row: The Haunted History Of Derby City Tour
Entrance to Belvedere at 5th & Main
Louisville, Kentucky
Details
Open in Google Maps
Whispers On Whiskey Row: The Haunted History Of Derby City Tour
Step into the past on a haunting journey through the heart of downtown Louisville. As the sun sets and the city’s vibrant façade fades, you’ll uncover the...
Yayoi Kusama: Infinity Mirrored Room - Let's Survive Forever
2035 South Third St.
Louisville, Kentucky 40208
Details
Open in Google Maps
Yayoi Kusama: Infinity Mirrored Room - Let's Survive Forever
The Speed Art Museum is honored to present Yayoi Kusama: Infinity Mirrored Room– LET’S SURVIVE FOREVER, one of the artist’s seminal immersive artworks that...
You Turn Me On - Art Exhibition
641 W Main Street
Louisville, Kentucky 40202
Details
Open in Google Maps
You Turn Me On - Art Exhibition
Join us for the public opening reception of our newest art exhibition, You Turn Me On by Louisville based artist, Theresa Carpenter Beames on Friday, August...
Big Four Arts Festival 2024
Louisville, Kentucky 40202
Details
Open in Google Maps
The Big Four Arts Festival in Louisville at Big Four Bridge Lawn has been the most attended (20k+) two-day event ever held at Waterfront Park. The event will...
Hermitage Horse Tour
10500 W. Highway 42
Goshen, Kentucky 40026
Details
Open in Google Maps
Experience a closer look at the inner workings of an operational Thoroughbred Nursery! Our tours guide you through Hermitage Farm’s illustrious history in the...
Kids World
452 E. Christmas Blvd.
Santa Claus, Indiana 47579
Details
Open in Google Maps
Join us for Kids World... where Kids Rule the World! It’s everything you love about Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari plus Magic Shows, jugglers, Fun Zones,...
Old Louisville Ghost Tour
Corner of South Fourth Street and Ormsby Avenue
Louisville, Kentucky 40205
Details
Open in Google Maps
The most haunted neighborhood in America? That’s what many are calling Old Louisville, an extensive preservation district filled with old mansions and...
Cirque Du Soleil - OVO
1 Arena Plaza
Louisville, Kentucky 40202
Details
Open in Google Maps
Cirque du Soleil is thrilled to announce its return to Louisville from September 5th through September 8th with its newly revisited high-energy and...
Portraits in Faith - Seeing the Other
144 N. 6th St.
Louisville, Kentucky 40202
Details
Open in Google Maps
Portraits in Faith - Seeing the Other
The "Portraits in Faith: Seeing the Other” exhibition creates a space for guests to view and interact with portraits, creating conversations around how...
Sunday Brunch and Bourbon Tour
Louisville, Kentucky 40202
Details
Open in Google Maps
Sunday Brunch and Bourbon Tour
Your Sunday brunch experience includes guided transportation, a local brunch that includes 1 breakfast cocktail at The Cafe in Louisville, a tour with tastings...
