Derby drinks: Mint Julep and more
Washington Duke Inn and Golf Club shared some Kentucky Derby-inspired drink recipes to help you get ready for the big race on Saturday.
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If you want to have your own Kentucky Derby get-together, we have a few drink recipes perfect for the big race.
Washington Duke Inn's Executive Chef Jason Cunningham and the crew shared these three with us:
The official drink of the Churchill Downs.
1 oz. seltzer
The official drink of The Preakness since the 1950s in various incarnations. This is the most current recipe.
2 lemon wedges
Combine ingredients in an ice shaker, strain into a martini glass, garnish with a floating lemon wheel.
The original cocktail of the Belmont Stakes.
1/2 oz. orange juice
Combine ingredients in an ice shaker, shake vigorously, strain into a martini glass, garnish with an orange peel.
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