The Derby Cocktail
The Derby cocktail goes head to head with the mint julep for the drink of the Kentucky Derby. While they're both loved, this one has bourbon, sweet vermouth, orange curaçoa, and lime juice--refreshing!
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
Ingredients
- 1 ounce bourbon whiskey
- 1/2 ounce sweet vermouth
- 1/2 ounce orange curaçao
- 3/4 ounce fresh lime juice, (from 1 lime)
- 1 lime wedge, for garnish
- 1 mint leaf, for garnish
Instructions
- Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice. Add the bourbon, sweet vermouth, orange curaçao, and lime juice and shake, shake, shake.
- Strain the concoction into a cocktail glass. Add the lime wedge and mint leaf and sip to your heart's content. Repeat as desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cocktail | Calories: 95kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g