W
hile the Kentucky Derby is
referred to as the greatest two
minutes in sports, hosting a
Derby party takes just a little
bit more time than that. But
never fear: our guide to the perfect Derby Day
party breaks it down for you step by step, with the
cooking and prep work arranged in manageable
bites. We show you what to make ahead of time,
what to make the day of, and how to make that all-
important perfect mint julep.
We've focused on heavy hors d'oeuvres while
sticking with mainly finger foods to make it easier
on your guests, and on you. (Skip to the end of the
article to download all of the printable recipes.)
