Editor’s Note: This article has been updated since its original publication date. (2024)
The race is on! The stakes might be high this Kentucky Derby, but it’s a victory for all when you celebrate with winning drinks. Enter Angry Orchard Rosé, a regular sponsor of the Kentucky Derby. Whether you’re watching trackside or at home, Angry Orchard Rosé delivers a crisp and refreshing way to impress your guests from start to finish.
To host the ultimate Derby experience, pick up a six-pack Angry Orchard Rosé, for a light and refreshing drink. If you’re feeling creative, try whipping up the classic mint julep cocktail with a Rosé Cider spin. Crafted by Angry Orchard mixologist partner Jeremy Oertel, the Rosé Cider Julep is a taste of the south with a crisp and apple-forward cider twist.
Rosé Cider Julep
Ingredients:
4-5 oz Angry Orchard Rose Cider
0.5 oz Bourbon
0.5 oz Creme de Cassis
0.5 oz Simple Syrup
6-8 Mint Leaves
Method:
Muddle mint in the bottom of a Julep Tin.
Add the rest of the ingredients and then fill the Julep Tin with crushed ice.
Garnish with a lavish mint bouquet.
Courtesy of Angry Orchard.
Please drink responsibly.
