10 Kentucky Derby Snacks and Drinks

Break out the bowties and fascinators, it’s almost time for the Kentucky Derby! Whether you’re viewing it from the sidelines or watching from home, try these delicious treats you’ll want to munch on long after the race is over. And take note of all the different ways you can incorporate mint julep into your derby party:

1. Mint Julep Chicken Crostinis

Mint juleps aren’t just for sipping, they’re for creating tasty appetizers.

2. Chocolate-Pecan Ice Cream

You’d never guess it was dairy-free, vegan, and Paleo if you tasted this creamy chocolate and pecan homemade ice cream.

3. Kentucky Bourbon Butter Cake

This isn’t your grandmother’s bundt cake—both the batter and the glaze are made with bourbon.

4. Bourbon Peach Pie Pops

Because when life hands you peaches, you make pie pops and dress them up with bowties.

5. Mint Julep Cupcakes

We love recipes that are delicious and require minimal effort, making these cupcakes a real treat!

6. Mint Julep Popsicles

Let’s just go ahead and say the theme of this party isn’t the Kentucky Derby…it’s food with a mint julep twist.

7. Mint Julep Brownies with Candied Pecans

Don’t make these brownies ahead of time for your Kentucky Derby party because you’ll be tempted to eat them all as a midnight snack.

8. Pickled Shrimp

Balance out all those sweets with these savory pickled shrimp seasoned with parsley.

9. Kentucky Hot Brown

This open-faced sandwich is anything but ordinary. Bursting with flavor and piled high with turkey, cheese, and bacon, you’ll be daydreaming about this lunch time treat.

10. Sweet Tea Mint Julep

And to wash it all down, kick back with this mint julep with an added southern flair of sweet tea.