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The new year represents new beginnings and a fresh chapter for the adventures ahead. As we excitedly look forward to the coming year, put your best foot forward by having the following must-have silver pieces ready to give any celebration or quiet moment at home a luxurious upgrade.

Summer is the perfect time to gather friends and family for memorable cookouts. But what sets a fantastic gathering apart from an average one? It’s all in the details. Whether you’re planning a casual backyard barbecue or a sophisticated evening under the stars, having the right dining and flatware essentials can make all the difference. If you’re an entertaining enthusiast looking to up your game this season, read on to discover the must-have items for cookout season.

The Mint Julep Cocktail has been promoted by Churchill Downs in association with the Kentucky Derby since 1938. In a contract arrangement between the Brown-Forman Corporation and Churchill Downs, the Mint Julep Cocktail was designated “official drink of the Kentucky Derby”. Each year almost 120,000 Mint Juleps are served at Churchill Downs over the two-day period of the Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby, virtually all of them in specially made Kentucky Derby collectible cups.

Parties, dinners, and other gatherings with family and friends are some of the best parts of the holiday season. Some holiday event guests will have their gifts for family and friends purchased and wrapped several days or even weeks in advance.

Since 1938, the mint julep has been the official drink of the Kentucky Derby, and it’s hard to imagine a cocktail more quintessentially Southern. A combination of sugar, bourbon, crushed ice and mint, this refreshing drink conjures up images of a bygone genteel era. There are over 120,000 of these drinks served at the race each year, and even people at home get in the spirit of the event by mixing their own.

With St. Patrick’s Day right around the corner, you better be upgrading your drinkware collection to match the spirit. With thousands crawling the bars to celebrate the Irish festival with a bang, you better deliver in style. Yes, decorating items, green party accessories are huge, but upgrading your St. Patty’s Day bar with silver drinkware will take you even to the next level.