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The Derby
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Submitted on: June 27, 2024
Hello friends! Derby Day is next weekend, but that's not going to stop me from enjoying a derby-themed cocktail. When most people think of the Kentucky Derby, they think of the Mint Julep, but there were actually several different cocktails that either commemorated the event itself or actual horses. This version of The Derby plays more like a Manhattan that is sweetened with Orange Curaçao and is garnished with the obligatory mint leaf. This version is quite tasty, and I found it to be very ligh...
Tools
Boston Shaker
Hawthorne Strainer
Instructions
Garnish
Build
Glass
Estimated strength
Mint Leaf
Shake & Strain
Cocktail Coupe
About 18% ABV (estimate)
By Patrick Muldowney
Home Cocktail Enthusiast
Amateur home mixologist working through vintage and contemporary cocktail books, one drink at a time
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Shake in an iced cocktail shaker, and strain into a cocktail glass. Add a mint leaf.
Editor's Note
A citrus-forward riff on the classic Manhattan. The orange curaçao adds a bright, aromatic lift to the bourbon base.
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