How To Make The Oaks Lily Cocktail
The Mint Julep and the Horseshoe Margarita aren’t the only cocktails served Derby Weekend. The refreshing Kentucky Oaks Lily Drink is the official cocktail for the Kentucky Oaks, a race the day before the Kentucky Derby for the fillies! So grab your shakers friends, I am sharing how to make the famous Oaks Lily Cocktail also known as for your Derby Celebration.
How To Make The Oaks Lily Cocktail
Oaks Lily – The Official Drink of The Kentucky Oaks
Move over boys! The Kentucky Oaks race is for the thoroughbred fillies (female horses). Tune in to the Derby a day early and watch these beauties run while sipping this refreshing pink cocktail.
FUN FACT! The famous Louisville, Kentucky racetrack is adorned with shades of pink roses to raise breast cancer awareness.
What You will Love About The Oaks Lily Drink
What’s in the Oaks Lily Cocktail?
Just a few ingredients
What Kind of Glass Do You Serve The Oaks Lily In?
The Oaks Lily is served in a stemless wine glass. In fact, each year there is a dated commemorative glass made just for this drink.
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How To Make The Oaks Lily Cocktail Recipe
Ingredients
Kentucky Oaks Lily
- 3 ounces cranberry juice, sweetened and chilled
- 1 1/2 ounces vodka, chilled
- 1/8 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 ounce Triple Sec, chilled
- crushed ice
Garnish
- blackberries
- fresh mint sprigs
- fresh lemon slices
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Mixology | Instructions
Fill a glass with crushed ice.
Add 1 inch of crushed ice, cranberry juice, vodka, lemon juice, and the Triple Sec to a cocktail shaker. Shake for 10 seconds! This is where the magic happens.
Pour over the crushed ice.
Garnish with blackberries, fresh mint, and a lemon slice.
What to Serve For A Kentucky Oaks Derby Party
- Sweet Tea Bourbon Slush
- Sour Cream Pound Cake
- Mint Julep
- Rosewater Buttercream Cake
- Kentucky Derby Hot Brown Sliders
- Chocolate Chip Derby Pie
- Brown Sugar Bourbon Cake
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How To Make A Kentucky Oaks Lily
Ingredients
Oaks Lily Cocktail
- 3 ounces cranberry juice (sweetened and chilled)
- 1 1/2 ounces vodka (chilled)
- 1 ounce lemon juice (fresh)
- 1 ounce Triple Sec (chilled)
- crushed ice
Garnish
- blackberries
- fresh mint sprigs
- fresh lemon slices
Instructions
- Fill a glass with crushed ice.
- Add 1 inch of crushed ice, cranberry juice, vodka, lemon juice, and the Triple Sec to a cocktail shaker. Shake for 10 seconds! This is where the magic happens.
- Pour over the crushed ice.
- Garnish with blackberries, fresh mint, and a lemon slice.
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Updated: April 27, 2024
