Woodford Reserve is celebrating the 151st Kentucky Derby with its annual offering—the $5,000 Mint Julep Charity Cup.
Honoring Legendary Fillies: Regret, Genuine Risk, and Winning Colors
This year’s program honors three fillies who made history by winning the Kentucky Derby: Regret (1915), Genuine Risk (1980), and Winning Colors (1988). Elizabeth McCall, Master Distiller at Woodford Reserve, emphasized, “As we anticipate the 151st Run for the Roses, we celebrate the exceptional fillies who have etched their names in Derby history. Perhaps this year we will witness the crowning of another champion filly.”
Handcrafted Mint Julep Cup
Woodford Reserve is offering 151 limited-edition mint julep cups—51 crafted from fine polished pewter and 100 made of sterling silver with heavy 24k gold plating. Designed by Josh Merideth of Makers Agency and crafted by Louisville jeweler From the Vault, the cups feature sterling silver accents and are embellished with lab-grown white and pink sapphires. The $5,000 version is an opulent piece, perfect for collectors. These exclusive cups are available for pre-purchase and can be picked up at Churchill Downs during The Kentucky Oaks (May 2) or The Kentucky Derby (May 3).
Benefiting Our Mims Retirement Haven
Proceeds from the Mint Julep Cup program benefit Our Mims Retirement Haven, a Kentucky-based sanctuary for retired racehorses. Pete Mirabito, President of Our Mims, expressed gratitude for the partnership, saying, “This partnership will allow us to further rescue, revitalize, and care for these retired thoroughbred racehorses and broodmares.”
The Filly Mint Julep Recipe
In addition to the exclusive cups, Woodford Reserve is unveiling a special recipe to honor the three legendary fillies. The Filly Mint Julep features three types of mint and the signature Woodford Reserve Bourbon.
- 2 oz. Woodford Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
- One barspoon of hand-crafted simple syrup
- 1 sprig of Chocolate Mint
- 1 sprig of Peppermint
- 1 sprig of Spearmint
Directions: Mix bourbon and simple syrup in the bottom of a julep cup, then fill with crushed ice. Garnish with three sprigs of mint.
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