THE mint julep recipe served at the Kentucky Derby

Giddy up and guac No Images? Click here     Between the Kentucky Derby on Saturday and Cinco de Mayo on Sunday, it's a huge weekend for food and drink. We've got THE mint julep recipe they make at Churchill Downs, but celebrating Cinco isn't quite as simple. Despite what most Americans think, Cinco de Mayo isn't a celebration of Mexico's Independence Day. It's really more of an American-Mexican marketing holiday in which people drink an excessive amount of margaritas and eat endless tacos. So how do Mexican chefs feel about this? And is it OK to eat tacos and drink margaritas on Cinco? Read our story to find out. XO, Kristen   THE mint julep served at the Kentucky Derby The Kentucky Derby is this Saturday, and it's never complete without a perfect mint julep. We spoke to the executive chef at Churchill Downs to find out how he and his team make juleps for the 400,000 people who come through their gates (including the exact recipe they use), and how you can easily prepare stellar juleps at home. GET THE RECIPE   5 authentic Mexican drinks that AREN'T a margarita Spoiler alert: The Mexican chefs we interviewed in the previously mentioned story don't have a problem with margaritas on Cinco de Mayo. But guess what? Margs are barely Mexican. But we have five drinks that are, like pulque, palomas and more. Learn how to make them here.   April's most popular recipes   Want to cook up some surefire hits? Check out the 10 most popular recipes from our Instagram account in April, including the creamy potato gratin and Greek Cobb salad seen here. GET THE RECIPES   Hold the guac ...   Any time a bowl of guacamole is on the table, it's nearly impossible to put down the chips and stop dipping. Avocados are a great source of healthy fat, but nutritionists say you CAN have too much of a good thing. Here's the maximum amount of avocado you should eat in a day.   Eat on: Are These Caffeinated Gummy Bears Worth The Buzz? This Is The Pie That Won The Amateur National Pie Championships The Guacamole Recipes That Can Make Your Life Great Again    .     👋You may have noticed our website is now www.huffpost.com. Don't worry, it'll still be the same HuffPost you know and love, just with a new URL. Make sure to update your bookmarks!   HuffPost is now a part of Verizon Media Group. On May 25, 2018 we introduced a new Oath Privacy Policy which will explain how your data is used and shared. Learn More. No moon dust. No B.S. Just a completely essential daily guide to achieving the good life. Subscribe here. Like what you see? Share it. Can't get enough? You'll also love HuffPost's Entertainment newsletter. ©2019 HuffPost | 770 Broadway, New York, NY 10003 You are receiving this email because you signed up for updates from HuffPost Feedback | Privacy Policy | Unsubscribe    . - - Preferences  |  Unsubscribe