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Absinthe For The Kentucky Derby

Amazing Absinthe Cocktails for Derby Day

By kulwicky
Published: 05/04/2016
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Last Updated on 04/28/2021 by Inside Tailgating

Need an alternative to the ubiquitous Mint Julep for this year’s Kentucky Derby? Well, try this surprisingly low cal absinthe 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.

Need more Derby inspiration? Check out our Kentucky Derby Cocktail guide!

  • kulwicky
    kulwicky

    Digital Editor of Insidetailgating.com / Sporting Event and Venue Reviewer (Stadium Journey) / FanSided writer for the sports blogs "The Baltimore Wire" & "All Over The Hill" / Food and Cocktail Writer (ahistoryofdrinking.com) / Instructional Designer and Adjunct Faculty at a local community college / [email protected] / twitter: @kulwicky Reviews

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