With the 136th annual Preakness only a day away, alcohol giant Brown Foreman has decided to release what they are calling the “Triple Crown of Cocktails”. Three delicious recipes highlighting one of each of the three major races. Early Times and Woodford Reserve bourbon are both featured in the signature drinks.
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The Early Times Mint Julep
Official Cocktail of the Kentucky Derby
The mint julep is the Official Drink of the Kentucky Derby and the Early Times Mint Julep has been the Official Drink of the Kentucky Derby for the past 24 years. Over 120,000 Early Times Mint Juleps are served at Churchill Downs during Derby week.
2 ounces Early Times Kentucky Whisky
1 Tablespoon Simple Syrup
Mint Sprigs
Crushed Ice
Muddle a few mint leaves in the bottom of your mint julep cup, then fill with crushed ice. Add one tablespoon of simple syrup and two ounces Early Times Kentucky Whisky. Stir gently until glass frosts. Garnish with a fresh mint sprig, sip and enjoy.
The Black-Eyed Susan
Official Cocktail of the Preakness
The Preakness Stakes is held at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland and marks the second leg of the Triple Crown. The Black-Eyed Susan serves as the Official Drink of the Preakness and Early Times Kentucky Whisky is a key ingredient to this signature cocktail.
1 ¼ ounces Early Times Kentucky Whisky
¾ ounces vodka
3 ounces sweet and sour mix
2 ounces orange juice
Garnish with an orange slice and cherry.
Woodford Reserve Belmont Jewel
Official Cocktail of the Belmont Stakes
The third and final leg of the Triple Crown is the Belmont Stakes, held every June at Belmont Park in Elmont, NY. Woodford Reserve is the Official Bourbon of the Belmont Stakes and is the main ingredient for the Official Cocktail, the Belmont Jewel.
1 ½ oz. Woodford Reserve
2 oz. Lemonade
1 oz. Pomegranate juice
Combine ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. Strain over ice into a rocks glass. Garnish with a lemon wedge or cherry.
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