| In America, horse racing and The Kentucky Derby are | | | | Of course, a Kentucky Derby menu cannot be |
| synonymous. Each year, the horses take the track | | | | complete without mint juleps for the guests. Begin by |
| and each year, Americans throw Kentucky Derby | | | | making simple syrup of two cups sugar and two cups |
| parties. What would a Kentucky Derby party be | | | | water. Boil the sugar water until the sugar has |
| without a Kentucky Derby menu? This Kentucky | | | | dissolved completely, about five minutes. Cool the |
| Derby menu is just the ticket to get all your guests | | | | simple syrup and place in a covered container with six |
| ready for post time. | | | | to eight sprigs of fresh mint. Refrigerate the mixture |
| An elegant, classic appetizer for a Kentucky Derby | | | | overnight. Fill a julep cup or highball with crushed ice. |
| menu is a shrimp cocktail. For larger groups on a | | | | Add one ounce mint syrup and two ounces Kentucky |
| budget, serve shrimp on large platters with cocktail | | | | bourbon. Stir rapidly and garnish with fresh mint. Be |
| sauce at the center. For smaller groups, or when a | | | | sure to have these ready for the start of the greatest |
| larger budget is available; consider serving shrimp | | | | spectacle in horse racing. |
| around the rim of martini glasses. With the event | | | | Imagine the fun your friends will have at your next |
| occurring in the spring, a rack of lamb is an excellent | | | | Kentucky Derby party when served this elegant |
| choice of main dish for your Kentucky Derby menu. | | | | Kentucky Derby menu. Plan ahead, most of these |
| Finish off the Kentucky Derby menu and leave your | | | | items can be prepared in advance. With preparation, |
| guests satisfied with Derby Pie, the sweet, syrupy | | | | you can enjoy a hassle free Kentucky Derby menu |
| dessert that is a Kentucky Derby tradition. | | | | while sipping on a smooth mint julep. |