INFOGRAPHIC: Follow These 4 Steps to Make the Perfect Mint Julep for Kentucky Derby Day

And there’re off! The 142nd running of the Kentucky Derby is this weekend—Saturday, May 7, to be exact—and it just wouldn’t be Derby Day without the iconic mint julep.

Ice, mint, simple syrup, bourbon … it seems easy enough, but how to get that just-right mixture for the perfect flavor? The Hard Rock Rocksino has come to the rescue with an infographic outlining 4 easy steps to make a cocktail that will be the envy of all your friends. Don that fancy hat, and get mixing:

How to Make the Perfect Mint Julep