This weekend marks the 140th running of the Kentucky Derby – otherwise known as the “Greatest Two Minutes in Sports.” While it’s fun to peer-in on TV and check out the opulence, majestic horses, tiny jockeys and women in gaudy big hats, we all know what the Derby is really about… gambling and drinking! To help you kick off your derby watch party right we’ve enlisted the help of 5 liquor brands and slapped together a list of 5 truly delicious cocktails that are sure to kick off derby day just right!
Tangerine Julep
Ingredients: 1 part Jim Beam Devil’s Cut, ½ fresh tangerine cut and muddled with peel, 6-10 fresh mint leaves, .50 oz simple syrup
Directions: Muddle the mint and tangerine with the simple syrup in a double Old Fashioned glass. Fill glass with cracked ice and add Devil’s Cut. Stir to combine, garnish with a mint sprig.
All The King’s Horses
All The King’s HorsesIngredients: 1.5 parts GREY GOOSE Le Melon Flavored Vodka, 1 part fresh grapefruit juice, 1 part ST_GERMAIN Liqueur, 1 part fresh lemon juice, Jalapeno.
Directions: Muddle 1 slice jalapeno in a shaker . Add remaining ingredients and shake vigorously. Strain into a Collins glass filled with fresh ice and top with soda.
Mint Julep
Ingredients: 1.5 parts Maker’s Mark Bourbon, Fresh Mint, 2 tablespoons simple syrup, splash of water, powered sugar.
Directions: Mix together simple syrup, muddled mint, Maker’s Mark, and distilled water. Fill glass with crushed ice and pour mixture over top.
Rising Sun
Ingredients: 2 oz Belvedere Bloody Mary, 2 oz Yellow Tomato Juice, Lemon squeeze, Dash green Tabasco.
Directions Rim rocks glass with fine salt and pepper. Roll over ice and pour into rimmed rocks glass. Garnish with a rosemary sprig.
Moscow Mule
Ingredients: 1.5 parts Stoli Vodka, 2-3 parts Ginger Beer, 0.5 part Fresh Lime Juice, 0.5 part Cinnamon-infused simple syrup, 0.25 part Pomegranate Juice, Dash of orange or Angostura bitters, Cinnamon-sugar dusted orange slice for garnish.
Directions: Pour Stoli Vodka, lime juice, simple syrup, and pomegranate juice into a shaker over ice. Shake vigorously for 8 seconds. Pour into a Stoli Moscow Mule mug over fresh ice. Add Ginger Beer to taste. Add 3 dashes of orange or Angostura bitters on top.
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