30 Apr

Kentucky Derby Party: Infield Punch

categories: cocktail recipes, theme parties
Kentucky Derby Party: Infield Punch

While the Mint Julep is definitely the obvious drink of choice when it comes to Kentucky Derby parties, revelers who aren’t fans of bourbon can sip on vodka-based “Infield Punch” instead. This simple cocktail recipe from Budget Living’s Party Central is basically just fruit punch & vodka garnished with lemon, but it’s so much more [...]

29 Apr

Kentucky Derby Party: Infield Theme

categories: centerpiece ideas, theme parties
Kentucky Derby Party: Infield Theme

Looking for a reason to party this weekend, but “Hats ‘n’ Heels” isn’t really your thing? Not to worry! One of the best things about the Kentucky Derby is the wide variety of personalities – and methods of celebration – that it attracts.
We’re talking both ends of the spectrum here… from the “lifestyles of the [...]

27 Apr

Kentucky Derby Party: Run for the Roses Centerpiece Ideas

categories: centerpiece ideas, theme parties
Kentucky Derby Party: Run for the Roses Centerpiece Ideas

Red roses play a huge part in the Kentucky Derby, which has been aptly dubbed as the “Run for the Roses” due to the gorgeous garland of more than 400 red roses and bouquet of 60 long-stemmed red roses presented to the winning horse/jockey duo.
So… it goes without saying that roses are a great place [...]

26 Apr

Mint Julep Cupcakes Recipe

categories: desserts, food and drinks
Mint Julep Cupcakes Recipe

Mint Juleps are a “must serve” at any Kentucky Derby party, right? Well, now there’s another fun way to serve this traditional Derby favorite: sweeten up the party with tasty Mint Julep Cupcakes – cleverly garnished with short straws and fresh mint leaves, of course!
We made these cupcakes for a local news segment today… and [...]

23 Apr

Kentucky Derby Party Ideas (+ Bring the Derby Home Sweepstakes)

categories: get inspired, theme parties
Kentucky Derby Party Ideas (+ Bring the Derby Home Sweepstakes)

The Kentucky Derby is coming up soon – Saturday, May 2nd – and even if you can’t make it to Churchill Downs yourself, this is SUCH a fun excuse to get together and throw a party at home!
You can go all out with a specific theme like Hats n’ Heels, Racing/Silks, Infield, etc – or [...]

4 May

the Kentucky Derby’s signature drink

categories: food and drinks

Saturday, May 5th, 2007 is a very big day for celebrations this year…in addition to the various fiestas that will be going on across the country tomorrow, many of you will also have your eye on the prize – or should we say “roses” – as the 133rd annual Kentucky Derby takes place in Louisville, [...]

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