text: The Kentucky Derby's signature drink is getting the golden touch this year.Woodford Reserve unveiled its $1,000 mint julep Monday morning, and every ingredient in this year's drink features a gold influence.Eighty-nine cups will be available for the 89th year Churchill downs has been handing out gold trophies to the winner of the Derby.If gold isn’t rich enough for you, this year, Woodford is also auctioning off diamond-encrusted juleps with a starting bid of $2,000.The proceeds benefit Old Friends Thoroughbred Retirement Center, which cares for more than 130 retired racehorses.The juleps are available online now and the remainder will be sold at Churchill Downs on Derby Day.
  
  LOUISVILLE, Ky. —
  
  The Kentucky Derby's signature drink is getting the golden touch this year.
  
  Woodford Reserve unveiled its $1,000 mint julep Monday morning, and every ingredient in this year's drink features a gold influence.