Grab your biggest hat and nearest cocktail shaker: this year’s official Kentucky Derby drinks have arrived. Keep reading for the recipes for the Woodford Spire, a citrusy bourbon libation concocted with fresh lemonade, cranberry juice,,,,,
and a dash of bitters developed by Woodford Reserve master distiller, Chris Morris; and the Rosé Cider Julep, developed by NY-based mixologist Jeremy Oertel and made with the official hard cider of the 144th Kentucky Derby, Angry Orchard Rosé.

THE WOODFORD SPIRE

• ice
• 1 1/2 ounces Woodford Reserve Bourbon
• 2 ounces fresh lemonade
• 1 ounce cranberry juice
• squeeze of lemon
• dash of bitters
• lemon peel, to garnish

1. Start with a full cup of ice.
2. Stir all ingredients together and garnish with a lemon peel.

ROSÉ CIDER JULEP

• 6-8 mint leaves, plus more for serving
• 4-5 ounces Angry Orchard Rosé Cider
• 1/2 ounce bourbon
• 1/2 ounce crème de cassis
• 1/2 ounce simple syrup
• ice

1. Muddle the mint in the bottom of a julep tin.
2. Add the rest of the ingredients and then fill the julep tin with crushed ice.
3. Garnish with a lavish mint bouquet.