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Boston’s Greatest Derby Day Juleps

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In a few short days, tiny men will ride spectacularly named horses while people in giant hats watch. Don’t think about it too hard. Just make sure you’re holding a first-rate julep when the moment comes. Now, where would you ever find one of those...

THE TWIST

Southie Julep at Stephi’s in Southie

The Julep: They’ll have standard juleps aplenty. And if you ask for it, an off-menu variant made with Irish whiskey, brown sugar simple syrup, vanilla, lime and mint. So ask for it.
The Scene: Southern delights like ham-and-biscuit sliders and bourbon pecan pie. And a horse race, or so we hear.

THE EURO

The Prescription Julep at Ward 8

The Julep: Bourbon, sugar and a mint sprig. Oh, and cognac. That last part’s important.
The Scene: Four Derby-screening TVs behind a wraparound marble bar. So there shouldn’t be a bad seat in the house. Unless the hat situation deems otherwise.

THE DARE

The Bee Sting Julep at Parla

The Julep: One made with their house-infused habanero whiskey, so it’s... well, we won’t drag this out. It’s really f**king spicy.
The Scene: A closet-size speakeasy with plenty of brown liquor but no TV. Don’t worry, though. They’ll just announce the winner out loud. You also have a phone, by the way.

THE WILD CARD

The Sicilian Julep at Highball Lounge

The Julep: House amaro with ginger beer, raw sugar and fresh mint in a highball glass. You won’t find it on a menu. But ask and you shall receive.
The Scene: An attic-like cocktail den with a flat-screen they only turn on for special occasions. This just might qualify.

THE CLASSIC

The... Mint Julep at Eastern Standard

The Julep: Simply bourbon, sugar and mint on the rocks. No horsing around. Our lawyers made us make that pun.
The Scene: A dapper crowd of folks wearing their Derby finest and acting on their best behavior. At least until the Sox game lets out.

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