HorsephotosOn Saturday the Kentucky Derby returns for its 145th lap and across America, honest, bonneted folk will gather around the radio to sip iced tea and pull for the 50-1 long shot not for the promise of riches, but for the triumph of sport and spirit. [Record scratch]
Just kidding, it’s gonna be a shit show.
This year, the Run for the Roses and Cinco de Mayo collide to create perhaps the single greatest drinking holiday on the Gregorian calendar, and we are here to enhance your chances of survival with all the Derby drinking essentials you need to keep you and your fellow linen suit enthusiasts happy and healthy. From barware to booze to what to make with said booze, we have you covered from gate to roses and everything in between, so enjoy yourself, enjoy the race, and remember: Bets placed after Drink No. 3 still count.
So What Will We Need?
A proper Mint Julep cup
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Thankfully, this was all caught by cameras because you probably wouldn't believe it otherwise. Here's the first foul ball, which resulted in a tray of fries and a hot dog getting dumped.
https://twitter.com/NBCSGiants/status/1123771238596456449
That's about $20 wasted, but at least the dude wound up with the baseball. A bit later, he wasn't as fortunate. This time, he lost some pizza—and his balance—while trying to reel in another ball. Check it out:
https://twitter.com/NBCSGiants/status/1123778323774046209
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