These 8 Bourbon Cocktails Will Make Your Kentucky Derby Party

It's Kentucky Derby time! That means we're breaking out the steel cups and brushing up on our mint-muddling skills (yes, there is a science to it). Or you can go the extra mile and infuse your ice. Remember: all bourbon is great, but not all great bourbon comes from Kentucky, so branch out with a new bottle and these 8 great bourbon cocktail recipes. It's racing fuel.

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