30
May
Mint Julep Day, celebrated on May 30th, is a fun day when people enjoy a special drink called a mint julep. This drink is made with fresh mint leaves, sugar, water, and a type of alcohol called bourbon. It's served over crushed ice and is super refreshing, especially in hot weather. Mint juleps are famous in the southern United States and are often linked to big horse racing events like the Kentucky Derby. On this day, people might make their own mint juleps at home or talk about the tradition and history behind this cool, tasty drink.
How to celebrate Mint Julep Day?
On Mint Julep Day, you can celebrate by making a tasty mint julep drink with a grown-up. You'll need fresh mint leaves, sugar, water, ice, and a fizzy drink like ginger ale. First, have a grown-up help you mix sugar and water to make sweet syrup. Crush some mint leaves to release their smell, and mix them with the syrup. Add ice cubes to your cup and pour in the minty syrup. Finally, top it with ginger ale and stir. Drink it slowly and enjoy! You can also have fun decorating your cup with extra mint leaves or drawing mint pictures.
Where Mint Julep Day is celebrated?
- - United States
