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Iconic Kentucky Derby cocktail is being sold for an outrageous price

Mint Julep is one of the signature drinks at the Kentucky Derby, but patrons that want one have to spend a lot money to consume it.

By Matt Reed

Avery and Brooke Tritz take a selfie together during the Kentucky Derby 2025 at Churchill Downs in Louisville
Avery and Brooke Tritz take a selfie together during the Kentucky Derby 2025 at Churchill Downs in Louisville / Albert Cesare/The Courier-Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
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The Kentucky Derby has a lot of historic traditions that will carry on ahead of the 151st running of the event at Churchill Downs this weekend, and one of them involves a signature drink that is a fan favorite in Louisville, Kentucky.

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Mint Julep is an iconic cocktail featured at the derby every year, but this year's version has a special edition added to it. Two versions of the drink will feature either 24-karat gold-plated cups or silver ones that are being sold for $5,000 and $1,000, respectively.

Only 151 cocktails are being at the Kentucky Derby, and despite the outrageous price tag it's all for a good cause. All proceeds from the beverages will be benefitting charities.

Even for patrons that aren't opting for the special-edition drinks will be forced to fork up a lot of money to get their choice of beverages with Kentucky Derby prices known to be very high.

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