Filed under: Booze News: Derby Season by Victoria Trudeau May 1, 2014, 1:03pm EDT Share this story Share this on Facebook Share this on Twitter Share All sharing options Share All sharing options for: Booze News: Derby Season Pocket Flipboard Email The Oakland Art Novelty Company. Photo: Official Site Other than the horse races and the fancy hats, the best part about Derby season is definitely the Mint Julep, and Sandy Levine from The Oakland has bourbon suggestions and cocktail making tricks to turn anyone into an expert. [Hell Yeah Detroit] Foursquare The Oakland 201 West Nine Mile Road, , MI 48220 (248) 291-5295 Visit Website More From Eater Detroit Sign up for the newsletter Eater Detroit Sign up for our newsletter. Thanks for signing up! Check your inbox for a welcome email. Email (required) Oops. Something went wrong. Please enter a valid email and try again. By submitting your email, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Notice. You can opt out at any time. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Subscribe The Latest Guy Fieri’s Chicken Restaurant Is Coming to Metro Detroit This Spring By Serena Maria Daniels Four Recent Detroit Restaurant Closings to Know By Serena Maria Daniels When a Detroit Taquero’s Food Truck Caught Fire, the Community Stepped Up to Help By Serena Maria Daniels A Southwest Detroit Taco Truck Is Destroyed by Fire By Serena Maria Daniels Mad Nice — the Coastal Italian, Meets California Vibes Spot in Midtown — Has an Opening Date By Serena Maria Daniels Orchid Thai Has Closed After 18-Year Run, and 3 Other Downtown Restaurant Shakeups to Know By Serena Maria Daniels