The Perfect Recipe for a Kentucky Derby Party

Not many sporting events are as iconic and nationally renowned as the Kentucky Derby, especially in the more eastern states. This event is definitely one worth celebrating, so here are a few great ways to throw a spectacular derby party.

Invitations and Preparations

Getting the right Kentucky Derby party invitations is always the first step to any great party. Make some homemade announcements, go to the store and pick some up, or even go online to design a unique look for the big day. Then, the real preparations begin. Finding a venue and creating a guest list should come next, followed by food selection, because it is impossible to know how much food to get without knowing how many people will be there.

Fun Costumes

One way to make any party a hit is by making it a costume party. Guests can come dressed as a jockey, a derby attendee, or maybe even a horse. At the very least, the ladies should don derby hats. This is a great way to get everyone involved and have a little bit of fun with it. Some people might even opt to have a costume contest, and the winner could receive a blue ribbon. Other guests who are not participating in the costume contest can place bets on who is going to win, just like they would do at the big races.

Great Games

Once the guests have arrived, it is always important to keep them busy and entertained. This is a staple for any great party. Having some unique and creative games lined up is one way to keep the good times coming. For the kids, having a stick horse race around the venue is an awesome idea. For an even funnier twist, try having the adults do the same race on the little horses. This is sure to get everyone laughing and having a wonderful time. With costumes, games, food, and fun, this Kentucky Derby party is guaranteed to be a blast.

An easy mint julep recipe

Let's not forget the Mint Julep, a staple of any Kentucky derby party.

Here are the ingredients: two cups of water, 2 cups of sugar, fresh mint, crushed ice, Kentucky Whiskey. Boil the water and the sugar together to make simple syrup. Let it cool, add the mint and refrigerate overnight. Server your Julep in an silver Julep cup: 2 ounces of whiskey, one table spoon of mint syrup, crushed ice and a sprig of mint.