Leon's has mint juleps, and bartender Miles Macquarrie teaches you how to make them right here.

At the Pinewood Tippling Room, you can get your daily julep fix with the Prescription Julep, made with rye, VSOP, sugar, and mint. Bartender and Young Gun semifinalist Julian Goglia will also be mixing some specialty juleps just for Derby weekend.

Even if you're stuck traveling on the big day, you don't have to miss out on the festivities. Stop by One Flew South for mixologist Tiffanie Barriere's Basil Julep with Bulleit rye, canton ginger, and yes, fresh basil.

Get in the Derby Day spirit at Bourbon Bar with Clay Livingston's Run for the Black Roses. This modern spin on the classic mint julep combines Woodford Reserve with blackberry mint shrub, crushed ice, and a splash of sparkling rose water.

Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve serves as the base of the mint julep from White Oak Kitchen & Cocktails, which uses apple mint for a tart twist.

ONE. Midtown Kitchen's Churchill Downs combines just three simple ingredients—Maker's, mint, sugar—but those are the ones that count.

Like your julep with a side of lemon? Head to Cook Hall for the Lemon Grass Julep, with lemongrass simple syrup, fresh mint, bourbon, and crushed ice.