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Dining & Flatware Essentials for Cookout Season

Posted July 31 2024 in Cocktails, Dining, Drinkware, Mint Julep Cups, Moscow Mule Mugs, Summer
Tagged: beer mugs, Bread board, charcuterie boards, ice buckets, Mint Julep, moscow mule, stemware

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.

5 Personalized Gift Ideas for a Bridal Shower

Posted: May 25, 2023 in Drinkware, Engraving, Gifts, Mint Julep Cups, Sterling Silver, Wedding
Tagged: bridal shower, bridal shower gift, engraved gift, wedding gift

Wedding season has just begun, and aside from the actual weddings themselves, you’ll likely be attending some other related events like bridal showers over the coming months. If you’re stuck searching for a meaningful gift for the couple that is personalized yet sophisticated, getting an engraved silver gift from Silver Superstore is a wonderful idea. Here are five great options to consider as gifts for the next bridal shower you’re invited to.

Sip in Style with Silver Drinkware this St. Patty’s Day

Posted: March 12, 2021 in Drinkware, Holidays, Mint Julep Cups
Tagged: drinkware, Mint Julep, moscow mule

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.

Celebrate with Silver: Bring in the New Year with These Must-Haves

Posted: December 21, 2020; Updated: January 10, 2025 in Drinkware, Holidays, Lifestyle, Mint Julep Cups, Moscow Mule Mugs
Tagged: drinkware, holidays, new years, Paul Revere Bowls

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.

Mint Juleps & The Kentucky Derby

Posted: March 28, 2017 in Drinkware, Lifestyle, Mint Julep Cups, Traditions
Tagged: cocktail, derby, kentucky derby, Mint Julep, Mint Julep Cup, the derby

The Mint Julep: Born In The South, Thriving At The Derby

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.

History of the Mint Julep

Posted: April 3, 2013 in Drinkware, Lifestyle, Mint Julep Cups, Traditions
Tagged: Juleps, kentucky derby, Mint Julep, Mint Julep Cup, Silver Mint Julep Cup, Sterling Julep Cup

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.