There are a lot of traditions associated with the Derby. These include playing Stephen Foster's "My Old Kentucky Home" and draping the wining horse with a garland of roses. To celebrate this event that happens at Chruchill Downs, enjoy an official Kentucky Derby Mint Julep. The recipe is quoted below.
Early Times Mint Julep Recipe
2 cups sugar
2 cups water
Sprigs of fresh mint
Crushed ice
Early Times Kentucky Whisky
Silver Julep Cups
Make a simple syrup by boiling sugar and water together for five minutes. Cool and place in a covered container with six or eight sprigs of fresh mint, then refrigerate overnight. Make one julep at a time by filling a julep cup with crushed ice, adding one tablespoon mint syrup and two ounces of Early Times Kentucky Whisky. Stir rapidly with a spoon to frost the outside of the cup. Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint.
If you do not have a silver julep cup, any small cup should work. For a cold frosted look, place the cup in the freezer first.
If that is too much alcohol for you, try an Oaks Lily instead. From the official site again:
The Oaks Lily®
1 oz. Vodka
1 oz. Sweet and Sour Mix
3 oz. Cranberry Juice
Splash of Triple Sec
When the ingredients are mixed, place the pinkish cocktail in an official Oaks Lily® glass (stem-less wine glass) with crushed ice, add a straw and garnish with an orange wedge and cherry.
Once again, it is doubtful anyone has the mentioned glassware. While the Kentucky Oaks is tonight and the Kentucky Derby is tomorrow, these drinks are suitable for anytime.
Two weeks from now I will talk about Pimlico Race Course and the Blacked-Eyed Susan.
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