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THE GARDEN & GUN GUIDE TO MintJulepMonth®

JULEP RECIPES WITH A TWIST and PLANT YOUR MINT TODAY!

In 2013, Louisville declared April to be Mint Julep Month.

n the ensuing years, this monthlong celebration of the South’s favorite springtime sipper has spread far beyond Kentucky—to participating bars across America, where you can enjoy refreshing twists on the traditional drink of the Derby. Participants are encouraged to swap plastic straws for sustainable alternatives

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