The Kentucky Derby is just a few short weeks away on May 5th this year and we’ve got a few fun Kentucky Derby cocktail creations for party day!
With fun names like “Smoke Show” and “High Noon” that remind you of champion horses to a classic Basil Gimlet, your Kentucky Derby party will be a big hit!
Thank you to the Botanist Gin for providing us with these great recipes & photos to share!
The Botanist Gin – 1.5 oz.
Fresh Grapefruit Juice – .25 oz.
Elderflower liquor – .75 oz.
Tonic Water – 6 oz.
Grapefruit for garnish
Pour The Botanist Gin, Fresh Grapefruit Juice,
Elderflower Liquor into Highball Glass
Add ice
Top with tonic water
Garnish with grapefruit peel
The Botanist Gin -2 oz.
Fresh Squeezed Lemon Juice – 1 oz.
Ginger Syrup
– 1 oz.
Mezcal – .25 oz.
Orange Bitters
– 4 Drops
Directions:
Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker
Fill with ice and shake
Strain into a Coupe Glass
Garnish with pickled ginger
The Botanist Gin – 2oz.
Fresh Lime Juice – .75 oz.
Simple Syrup 
– .50 oz.
Fresh Basil Leaves
Directions:
In a shaker
, add The Botanist Gin,
fresh lime juice, simple syrup, and 5 fresh basil leaves
Fill with ice and shake
Strain into a Cocktail Glass
Garnish with a basil leaf
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