It’s been 50 years since Jockey Diane Crump became the first female to ride in The Kentucky Derby® -- and this year’s Woodford Reserve $1,000 Mint Julep Cup program celebrates that milestone. Crump rode Fathom in the 1970 Derby and, although the thoroughbred finished 15th, Crump rode into history. Crump lives in Virginia and remains involved in the horse industry. “The $1,000 Mint Julep program has become a cherished Derby tradition -- and this year we are honored to mark an important … [Read more...]
Firefly #Cocktails ~ Perfect For Any Spring Occasion
If you're ready for porch cocktail season then you'll love these cocktails from Firefly Spirits. They are the perfect drinks to mix up for any occasion, including the Kentucky Derby! Turn Down for Brunch — kick up your traditional mimosa with sparkling wine, orange juice, and Firefly’s lemonade vodka 2 parts sparkling wine1 part orange juiceSplash of Firefly Lemonade Vodka Pour orange juice into a glass. Top with Champagne or Prosecco. Add the splash of Lemonade Vodka. Brunch it … [Read more...]
Kentucky Derby at Home #KYDerbyAtHome
Woodford Reserve and Churchill Downs Announce ‘Kentucky Derby at Home’ ~ A Virtual Celebration on Saturday, May 2nd! You may not be able to enjoy the Kentucky Derby in person but that doesn't mean you can't enjoy it virtually! Woodford Reserve, the Presenting Sponsor of the Kentucky Derby, has joined Churchill Downs for a nationwide, at-home celebration that honors the tradition and pageantry of the Kentucky Derby while also raising up to $2 million for people impacted by the global … [Read more...]
The perfect whiskey #cocktail for your Kentucky Derby/Cinco de Mayo weekend crossover
What do you get when Derby weekend overlaps with Cinco de Mayo festivities? Deliciously refreshing whiskey cocktails of course! Show the whiskey-aficionados some love too this Cinco de Mayo with a libation that's both festive and simple to make. Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey's smooth taste is the perfect base for whiskey cocktails as it's rich flavors don't overpower other ingredients you mix with the spirit, like the passion fruit and basil flavors of the Tennessee … [Read more...]
It’s #DerbySeason: #Cocktail Recipes from Basil Hayden’s & Knob Creek
With May right around the corner, we're ramping up for one of our favorite events of the spring- the Kentucky Derby! On May 4th, cheer on your favorite horse with a classic Mint Julep from Knob Creek or twist things up with a Thyme Julep from Basil Hayden's! Basil Hayden’s® Bourbon Thyme Julep ~Recipe by Frank Liotti (New York, NY) Ingredients: 2 parts Basil Hayden’s® Bourbon1 bar spoon Simple Syrup1 dash Angostura® Bitters6 Fresh Thyme Sprigs (one for garnish) Method: … [Read more...]