So I was in line at The Kentucky Derby to get a pink drink I’d seen going by called the Lily, as I was sick of the Mint Juleps. Sacrilegious at Churchill Downs, I know! A gentleman in line gave me a hot tip on a horse- #8. I left the long line for drinks for a shorter line to bet and bet $10 on Mage- the winning, long-shot horse. Yipee!
That part was good, but I never got my Oaks Lily cocktail, so I looked up the recipe and made it for myself for Mother’s Day. It’s pretty much a Cosmo, but served in a stemless wine glass and garnished with blackberries and a lemon wheel. I had pickled cranberries (which is more in keeping with the drink) but I realize most people don’t have these around. Regular cranberries would be too bitter and, of course, you could just skip the garnish. I also added Rose Prosecco, to make it a sparking drink.
Here’s the recipe, followed by a short video of me making the drink, shot by my daughter A.J. I’m wearing my Kentucky Derby baseball cap and Britto T-shirt. Please forgive my annoying voice and chubby cheeks. Like Popeye- “I y’am what I y’am!”
Sparkling Oaks Lily Cocktail
Course: CocktailDifficulty: Easy1
servings170
kcalIngredients
1 1/2 ounces vodka
1/2 ounce orange liqueur
1/2 ounce simple syrup
1/2 ounce lemon juice
Ice
Garnish: Lemon wheel, 2 blackberries (optional)
Sparkling Rose Prosecco
Directions
- Fill stemless wine glass with ice.
- Add all ingredients and stir together.
- If desired, top with Rose Prosecco.
- Garnish with lemon wheel and skewered blackberries.
Recipe Video
Notes
- Please don’t buy simple syrup! It’s so easy to make. Put qual parts water and sugar in a saucepan. Bring to a boil until sugar is dissolved. That’s it. Keeps in the fridge for a while.
A Cosmo by any other name would taste as sweet!
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