A shot and a beer. A boilermaker. A two-step. Whatever name you assign this classic dive-bar combo, it’s the best way to have your brew and drink it, too.
The flamboyant hats, the red-carpet-worthy ensembles, the signature mint juleps, the quest for the Triple Crown, and the rose drapes combine to create an iconic event, a celebration of Southern culture, and incidentally, the longest-running sporting event in US history.