The Kentucky Derby is just days away! Whether you’re bound for the races or entertaining at home, we’ve got the list of essential cocktails to make your celebration rich with tradition.
Grandstand
2 oz bourbon whiskey
¼ oz Benedictine liqueur
Dash of bitters
Lemon twist for garnish
Add all ingredients to an ice-filled cocktail shaker. Shake well and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with a lemon twist.
Triple Crown
2 oz gin
2 dashes peach bitters
2 sprigs of mint
Mint for garnish
Muddle mint, gin and peach bitters in a cocktail shaker. Fill with ice. Shake well and strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint.
Mint Julep
2 ½ oz bourbon whiskey
2 tsp water
1 tsp powdered sugar
4 fresh sprigs of mint
Muddle mint, powdered sugar and water in an old fashioned glass. Fill the glass with shaved or crushed ice and add bourbon. Top with more ice and garnish with a sprig of mint.
Thoroughbred
1 oz bourbon whiskey
½ oz sweet vermouth
½ oz orange curacao
¾ oz fresh lime juice
Lime wheel for garnish
Add all ingredients to an ice-filled cocktail shaker. Shake well and strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a lime wheel.
Whiskey Sour
2 oz bourbon whiskey
1 oz fresh lemon juice
1 tsp sugar
Cherry for garnish
Add all ingredients to an ice-filled cocktail shaker. Shake well and strain into an old fashioned glass filled with ice. Garnish with a cherry.
