Absinthe For The Kentucky Derby

Need an alternative to the ubiquitous Mint Julep for this year’s Kentucky Derby? Well, try this surprisingly low cal cocktail called The Cool & Skinny. It will definitely get you thinking about the shortest race on earth and a spirit that is making a fast comeback.

THE COOL & SKINNY

• 1 oz Lucid Absinthe
• 3 oz fresh brewed peach tea
• 1/3 tsp. Orange Blossom Honey
• 5 Mint Leaves
• 2 oz of diet ginger ale

Glass: Rocks

Garnish: Slice of fresh white peach

Muddle the Orange Blossom Honey and the mint leaves.  Add Lucid and the fresh brewed peach tea.  Shake in a cocktail shaker with ice and strain into a rocks glass over ice.  Top with diet ginger ale and garnish with a slice of white peach.