Three-O Vodka has taken the opportunity to put fresh spins on some favorite racing cocktails, perfect for any summer occasion.
Check out these recipes as alternatives to the Kentucky Derby's famed $1,000 Dollar Mint Julep, perfect for an after-party or at-home enjoyment.
Mint Julep Martini
1 oz orange liqueur
2 oz of Kentucky bourbon
Splash of Three-O Vanilla Vodka
Splash of clear crème de menthe
Shake all ingredients with ice, stain into martini glass. Garnish with an orange peel.
The Belmont Breeze
½ oz Three-O Citrus Vodka
1 oz bourbon
½ oz fresh lemon juice
2 oz cranberry juice
Splash of fresh orange juice
5 mint leaves
Shake all ingredients with pour over ice into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with fresh mint.
Black Eyed Susan Martini
1 oz Three-O Naked Vodka
1 oz light rum
½ oz Triple Sec
1 oz of fresh squeezed orange
3 oz pineapple juice
Shake all ingredients with ice, strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with a lime wheel.
The Triple Crown Cocktail
1 oz Bourbon
1 oz Three-O Rangtang
1 oz orange juice
1 tsp powered sugar
Shake all ingredients in a shaker with ice cubes and strain into a glass over ice. Garnish with an orange slice and cherry.
Food & Spirits: This year, not only big hats were on display at the Kentucky Derby. Mint Julep Martini
1 oz orange liqueur
2 oz of Kentucky bourbon
Splash of Three-O Vanilla Vodka
Splash of clear crème de menthe
Shake all ingredients with ice, stain into martini glass. Garnish with an orange peel.
The Belmont Breeze
½ oz Three-O Citrus Vodka
1 oz bourbon
½ oz fresh lemon juice
2 oz cranberry juice
Splash of fresh orange juice
5 mint leaves
Shake all ingredients with pour over ice into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with fresh mint.
Black Eyed Susan Martini
1 oz Three-O Naked Vodka
1 oz light rum
½ oz Triple Sec
1 oz of fresh squeezed orange
3 oz pineapple juice
Shake all ingredients with ice, strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with a lime wheel.
The Triple Crown Cocktail
1 oz Bourbon
1 oz Three-O Rangtang
1 oz orange juice
1 tsp powered sugar
Shake all ingredients in a shaker with ice cubes and strain into a glass over ice. Garnish with an orange slice and cherry.