Kentucky Derby Day is fast approaching, so, here is my refreshing Dessert Cocktail creation to feature at home, at the club.

All the flavors of Kentucky Derby Day. Maker's Mark Bourbon- Kentucky, the mint- a nod to the Julip, the apple- the horse's reward.

Derby Dessert

DERBY DREAM

Blend all ingredients with about 2 oz. ice ( or , the ice rule to make larger batches; almost cover ice with ingredients) and blend.

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 with a bourbon/lemon soaked apple slice, picked with a mint sprig

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