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Here’s how to make the rosettes: For this classic cupcake design, use a pastry bag fitted with a large star tip. Pipe a spiral of frosting, starting at the center and working toward the outside of the cupcake.

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Get the horse pattern.

Cheers to our easy punch: 1 cup bourbon, 2 cups mint simple syrup, 4 cups chilled club soda over ice. Did you know? Horseshoes are considered lucky. They used to be hung in homes to attract good fortune!

  1. Fold a square black napkin into thirds.
  2. Pinch in the middle.
  3. Tie a small piece of black fabric around the middle. Twist ties also work just as well! Did you know? Wearing a hat to the Kentucky Derby is believed to be good luck!