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The Mint Julep Dinner. A bourbon inspired dining experience with Garden & Gun at The Magdelena Hotel in Austin, Texas.

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Details from an event with Garden & Gun Magazine - Event photography by Melissa Glynn in South Carolina
A signboard welcoming guests to the Mint Julep Dinner on April 13, 2023, hosted by Garden & Gun in partnership with Louisville, with a white border and background adorned with faint leaf patterns.
Neon hotel sign spelling out 'meddle' with a small 'hotel' sign above, set against urban buildings and greenery.
Table setting with a menu on a white napkin, a lace-edged plate, silver flatware, and a flower arrangement in a glass vase with greenery and white flowers.
Women celebrating Kentucky Derby with mint julep cocktails outdoors.
Four glasses with small flags and various designs, placed on a black surface with greenery in the background.
A woman with blonde hair wearing a wide-brimmed hat and patterned dress, holding a potted mint plant, standing outside near a building, smiling.
A display of decorated drinking glasses with Kentucky-themed and bourbon-related designs, arranged on a black shelf with a small bouquet of white flowers and greenery to the left.
A round table with a patterned white tablecloth, decorated with a small flower arrangement and three candles, set outdoors in a garden with trees, string lights, and steps in the background.
A clear glass vase with white flowers and green foliage, placed on a white tablecloth with a geometric pattern, with two empty textured glass cups on either side, outdoors with blurred greenery in the background.
Signboard advertising a Mint Julep Dinner event on April 13, 2023, in partnership with Louisville, placed outdoors among green plants and bushes.
A tall glass of lemonade with ice, garnished with a lemon slice and fresh mint leaves, on a white tablecloth.
Table setting with a silver beaded charger plate, a menu napkin with a printed event menu, a water glass, and cutlery including a fork, a spoon, a dinner knife, and a butter knife. There are flowers and greenery on the table.
Outdoor event setup with four tall cocktail tables covered with white tablecloths on a grassy lawn, string lights hanging overhead, and a modern apartment building in the background.
A tall tree growing between modern apartment buildings with balconies, surrounded by green bushes and plants, under a clear blue sky.
An outdoor yard scene with two round tables covered with white patterned tablecloths. One table is in the foreground with a vase of flowers and a glass, the other is in the background with a small flower arrangement. A tree and a wooden fence are in
Multi-story modern residential building with large glass windows and balconies, surrounded by lush green trees and landscaped stone steps and plants.
Large tree with lush green leaves in front of a building, with a neon sign that reads "Hotel Magdalena" at the bottom.
Five women at a backyard gathering, smiling and holding drinks, standing on grass with trees and a wooden fence in the background.
A table setting with a clear glass plate, a metallic bead edge charger, a folded napkin, and a menu card. There is a small candle, a potted plant, and a glass of water on the table.
Close-up of white flowering plant with clusters of small white flowers
A floral centerpiece with white roses and greenery in a silver vase on a table set for a formal event, with candles, water glasses, and plates visible.
A decorated table at an event with a floral centerpiece, a table number card displaying the number 6, place setting with a menu on a silver charger, two green water glasses, cutlery, and candlelight in the background.
A close-up of a white book titled "Minejulie Dander" with a dark green ribbon bookmark that has the name "Robin Verrier" on it, lying on a wooden surface with a blurred background.
A table number card displaying the number 8 surrounded by white flowers and beige roses.
Outdoor scene with a tote bag holding various items including a cocktail kit, a green notebook labeled 'Garden & Gun,' a magazine titled 'A Wild Alabama Kidnapping,' a transparent cup with green writing, and a boxed gift set with personal care produc
Multiple white tote bags with brown handles, each holding a magazine titled "Southern Review Garden Gun," lined up on a green table.
Hand holding a glass with a straw, branded for the Kentucky Derby, featuring a helmet logo and the number 142, with a small green flag marked with the number 2.
Close-up of small appetizer bites topped with prosciutto, cheese, and black olives on a wooden serving board.
Three women standing outdoors, smiling, and clinking glass drinks with mint leaves, in a backyard setting with trees and a concrete wall.
Four small tartlets with beetroot, green herbs, and crushed pistachios on a wooden serving board.
Three adults, two women and one man, standing outdoors on a grassy lawn, smiling at the camera. The woman on the left has blonde hair and is wearing a white blouse and dark pants. The man in the middle has gray hair and a mustache, wearing a beige bl
An elderly woman and a man smiling while selecting snacks from a vending machine outside a building.
Three people standing outdoors, smiling at the camera. A man with curly hair and a tattoo on his left arm holds a drink in his right hand, wearing a white shirt and red pants. A man in the center with glasses, a mustache, and gray hair is wearing a b
Elegant dining setup in a dimly lit room with tables covered in green tablecloths, decorated with flowers and candles, and arranged for a formal event.
A floral centerpiece with white flowers, green foliage, and tall green plants in a silver vase on a table.
Two women holding plants and drinks, standing outdoors with greenery and a stone wall in the background.
A bottle of Rabbit Hole Heigold Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey next to a cocktail garnished with a blackberry, mint leaf, and flower, on a table with green leafy background.
Two women standing outdoors, one wearing a green tank top and beige pants, the other wearing a floral dress, sunglasses, and a brown bag, with greenery and stairs in the background.
Two people holding glasses of bourbon drinks garnished with mint leaves, with Kentucky Derby themed branding and mint leaves in the drinks.
A group of people at a social event, with two men shaking hands, one older and one younger, while women look on. Most are holding drinks, and they are in a modern indoor setting with large windows showing outdoor greenery.
People gather in a backyard with grass, trees, and string lights, with a modern multi-story apartment building in the background.
A man in a blue plaid suit jacket and pink shirt holding a Kentucky Derby commemorative glass filled with a yellow drink, ice, and mint leaves, resting on a green napkin.
Two women smiling and enjoying drinks together outdoors, one in a white dress and the other in a black and white patterned dress, holding glasses of beverages with a garden background.
Outdoor patio area with string lights, round tables with tablecloths, and white chairs, surrounded by green trees and plants, with a building in the background.
A group of nine adults dressed in formal and semi-formal attire, standing outdoors at a gathering or celebration in a backyard with string lights, trees, and a brick building in the background, holding drinks and smiling at the camera.
A bowl of soupl. Garden & Gun Event. Greenville Editorial Photographer - Melissa Glynn
Three bottles of whiskey, two glasses with drinks, and a sign on a table outdoors with a wooden fence and greenery overhead.
Garden & Gun Dinner Event. Greenville Lifestyle Photographer - Melissa Glynn
A glass of dark liquor with a large ice cube, placed on a magazine, with a tall, ribbed, golden-colored vase or decorative object in the background, all set against a dark backdrop.
An outdoor patio area at dusk with string lights overhead, featuring high-top tables with tablecloths, trees, and chairs, with a modern apartment building in the background and people visible inside a indoor space.
Garden & Gun Dinner Event. Greenville Lifestyle Photographer - Melissa Glynn
A chef standing with hand over chest during a dinner event at night, with guests seated around tables outdoors, decorated with flowers and candles, string lights hanging overhead.
A small glass jar of layered dessert topped with whipped cream and chopped nuts, with a spoon inside the jar, and a lit candle in the background.
Two men are standing and talking at an indoor event, with one wearing a white shirt and apron and the other in a blazer. Guests are seated at tables, and a window shows an outdoor area decorated with string lights.
A woman in a patterned dress stands with arms outstretched, speaking in front of an audience at an outdoor evening event decorated with string lights.