Put the Mint Julep Down for Derby Day. Try Jim Beam’s® Signature Cocktail: Derby Season
- Pegasus
- Apr 2
- 2 min read
Updated: 6 days ago
Jim Beam's® legacy began in 18th-century Kentucky. The Boehm family, later known as the Beams, started a whiskey tradition that continues today. And if you’d like to try a crafted cocktail straight from the distillery itself...read on!
We bring to you their Jim Beam® Derby Season cocktail, crafted with Jim Beam® Black bourbon. Experience rich, smooth flavors with hints of oak and caramel, perfect for a refined and festive Derby celebration.
What You'll Need
3/4 part lemon juice
3/4 part simple syrup
1/2 part dry rosé
Garnish with lemon peel
How To Craft For One Serve
Step 1
Prepare the simple syrup: Mix equal parts sugar and water, and heat until the sugar is fully dissolved. Let it cool before using.
Step 2
Combine ingredients: In a mixing glass, combine 2 parts Jim Beam® Black, 3/4 parts lemon juice, and 3/4 parts simple syrup.
Step 3
Stir: Stir the mixture until well combined.
Step 4
Pour Over Ice: Fill a glass with ice and pour the mixture over the ice.
STEP 5
Top with Rosé: Top the drink with 3/4 parts dry rosé.
STEP 6
Garnish: Garnish with a lemon peel.
Your Derby Season is now ready to be enjoyed! We recommend using a dry rosé to balance the sweetness of the simple syrup and the tartness of the lemon juice.
This recipe can be found on their site here as well as several other tasty recipes!
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