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Woodford Reserve unveils Kentucky Derby 148's $1,000 mint julep for charity
If you have an extra $1,000 to spend at the Kentucky Derby, why not spend it on a tasty mint julep that will help raise money for retired thoroughbreds.On Monday — with this year's Derby just over 20 days away — Woodford Reserve unveiled the latest iteration of its $1,000 mint julep charity program.It's an annual tradition that helps raise money for Old Friends Farm, where past Derby winners are sent to retire peacefully.This year's high-priced mint julep honors the connections between Kentucky and France. The $1,000 mint juleps are sold in specially crafted cups that feature red rubies in the shape of a horseshoe.Only 148 cups were made. Of them, 18 gold-plated ones cost $2,500 while 130 silver ones cost $1,000.The drink will feature ingredients found at the Palace of Versailles to honor the Kentucky-French connection. The cups are for sale online and will be available for pickup at Churchill Downs on Derby Day.This year's mint julep features orange, lemon and pomegranate flavors mixed with Woodford Reserve bourbon.Click here for more information.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. —
If you have an extra $1,000 to spend at the Kentucky Derby, why not spend it on a tasty mint julep that will help raise money for retired thoroughbreds.
On Monday — with this year's Derby just over 20 days away — Woodford Reserve unveiled the latest iteration of its $1,000 mint julep charity program.
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It's an annual tradition that helps raise money for Old Friends Farm, where past Derby winners are sent to retire peacefully.
This year's high-priced mint julep honors the connections between Kentucky and France. The $1,000 mint juleps are sold in specially crafted cups that feature red rubies in the shape of a horseshoe.
Only 148 cups were made. Of them, 18 gold-plated ones cost $2,500 while 130 silver ones cost $1,000.
The drink will feature ingredients found at the Palace of Versailles to honor the Kentucky-French connection. The cups are for sale online and will be available for pickup at Churchill Downs on Derby Day.
This year's mint julep features orange, lemon and pomegranate flavors mixed with Woodford Reserve bourbon.
