GAL APPROVED! Three Kentucky Derby Drinks To Sip This Weekend From Leading Black Female Spirit Owners
By The DivaGals | May 3, 2024 | LifestyleThis weekend is the 150th Kentucky Derby celebration—a milestone for the prestigious horse racing experience.
But you don’t have to be in Louisville, Kentucky, to enjoy the libations. Below, three Black women who own spirit brands or shops share the Derby-inspired cocktails they’d serve at a party—or any time deemed cocktail-worthy!
Viarae 75
- Islandjon Premium Vodka 1oz
- Simple Syrup .5oz
- Lemon Juice .5oz
- Ice
- Viarae Prosecco 3oz
- Garnish with a lemon twist
Pour into tall stem glass flute. Add Viarae Prosecco to top off. Add lemon twist to glass and enjoy.
Desolas & Tonic
Desolas Mezcal, from cocktail founder GG Mirvis, is an award-winning, female-founded brand known for its non-smoky flavor profile. Desolas is inspired by traditional, time-honored mezcal production techniques and the artisanal process of crafting the agave spirit. The brand has been recognized for its distinct flavor and luxe bottle design that speaks to the sophistication of the mezcal inside. She suggests the Desolas and Tonic. “This classic is transformed into a beautifully fresh and botanical mezcal and tonic, adding fresh fruits and herbs for extra zest and uplifting flavor.”
- 2oz Desolas mezcal
- 3oz Tonic (Fever Tree)
- Fresh strawberries, sliced oranges & grapefruit, mint leaves
Mix Desolas mezcal and tonic. Pour into a stemless wine glass filled with ice cubes. Garnish with sliced strawberry, grapefruit, orange and mint.
The Frisky Mule
- 1 part Frisky Whiskey
- 2 parts lemonade
- Splash of ginger beer
- Garnish with mint and dried citrus slice
Photo credit: © 2024 Churchill Downs Incorporated, Happy Cork, Desolas, Frisky Whiskey