The Kentucky Derby. The most exciting 2 minutes in sports, celebrated on the first full weekend in.....September? What?! Thank you Covid-19 for ruining yet another time honored tradition. Don't worry though, you did not interfere with our imbibing of that wonderful concoction known as the Mint Julep. But now it's September and though the inferno is still burning outside, there's just something "off" with having refreshing Mint Juleps now.
What to drink instead during the Running of the Roses? How about a few cocktails named after some of the greatest race horses? Speaking of, who's your favorite to win this year?
His Cocktail - Tapiture
1 1/2 oz bourbon (Buffalo Trace)
1 dash Angostura bitters
4 oz ginger beer
Combine all ingredients in a highball glass filled with ice. Stir to chill.
Her Cocktail - Man O' War
2 oz bourbon (Buffalo Trace)
1 oz orange liqueur (Grand Marnier) - to taste
1/2 oz sweet vermouth
1/2 oz fresh squeeze lemon juice
Brandied cherry and lemon peel to garnish
Combine all the ingredients (minus the garnish) into a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake until cold and strain into a rocks glass filled with ice. Garnish with a speared brandied cherry and lemon peel.
Happy drinking!