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How Do You Celebrate The Kentucky Derby?

#Ad The Kentucky Derby , is happening in just a few days! It’s the annual horse race held in Louisville, Kentucky on the first Saturday in May. But, It’s more than just a sporting event. It’s a celebration of southern culture that’s rich in traditions.

How Do People Celebrate?

This year, people may not be hosting large extravagant parties, but they’re still celebrating from home.

Traditional celebrations include dressing up, women adorning large festive hats, southern food dishes, and Mint Julep cocktails! And lately, there have been the addition of other signature cocktails.

Woodford Reserve, the official sponsor of The Kentucky Derby, is an excellent choice to be the main ingredient in your bourbon cocktails!

How To Make The Woodford Spire?

Woodford Reserve’s signature Derby cocktail, the Woodford Spire, is perfect to cheers the main event.

Invented by Woodford Reserve’s master distiller Chris Morris, The Woodford Spire is made with 2 parts lemonade, 1 part cranberry juice and 1 1/2 parts Woodford Reserve bourbon. Pour everything into a mixing glass or shaker and pour over crushed ice. Garnish with a twist of lemon.

It’s the perfect centerpiece for your Derby at home party!

Happy Derby and don’t forget that you can order a bottle of Woodford Reserve and have it delivered to your doorstep using Drizly. Use code WRDERBY to take $5 off your first order.