The executive chef at Churchill Downs explains how he and his team make juleps for the 400,000 people who come through their gates.

The Kentucky Derby is a sporting event immersed in tradition and spirit – so what better way to watch the Run for the Roses than with a mint julep, the race’s signature beverage, in hand? The mint julep has been the official drink of the Kentucky Derby since 1939,

1. Take a tall glass, mix some sugar with a little water at the bottom (if you want to get REAL fancy, here's a good recipe for a simple syrup). 2. Muddle some mint at the bottom of your glass. 3. Throw in some ice. 4. Pour in your favorite bourbon.