Kentucky Derby Day is fast approaching, so, here is my refreshing Dessert Cocktail creation to feature at home, at the club., or in a chilled hip flask at the racetrack.

OR Enjoy as a Cocktail - The FINISH LINE, for sipping during Kentucky Derby Pre- Race Party

and as ...a Shot, The Down & Derby, toasting for luck and celebration


At The FINISH LINE

THE FINISHLINE
1 oz. Makers Mark, 1/2 oz. Berentzen Apfel Liqueure,(apple liqueur),
hint of spearmint schnapps( about a dash), 1 1/2 oz. sour mix
and 1/2 tblspoon of fresh lime juice.

Garnish: lime wheel, mint leaf in center.
Procedure: Chill cocktail glass
Combine ingredients over ice.
Shake/ Straiin into chilled cocktail glass.
Garnish mint lime wheel.
DOWN & DERBY
Ingredients are shaken and strained into shot glasses.
AND WE'RE OFF AND RUNNING