Kentucky Derby Recipes

Raise Your Glass to the Official Drink of the Kentucky Oaks – The Oaks Lily! 🍹🌸 Sip on the spirit of tradition with the refreshing and iconic Oaks Lily—the official drink of the Kentucky Oaks. This perfectly balanced cocktail combines 1 part...

The traditional Derby Day cocktail, and a Southern ritual crafted from Woodford Reserve Bourbon.

Ingredients 1.5 oz. Woodford Reserve Bourbon® 2 oz. Lemonade 1 oz. Cranberry Juice Lemon Twist Preparation Serve over ice and garnish with a lemon twist. Mocktail Ingredients 1.5 oz. Unsweetened Tea 2 oz Lemonade 1 oz Cranberry Juice Preparation Build...

Ingredients 2 oz Herradura Reposado 1 oz fresh lime juice 3/4 oz agave nectar Garnish with a lime wheel Preparation Combine all ingredients and shake with ice to chill. Strain over fresh ice and garnish with a half-salt rim and lime. For these ingredients...

Official 2026 Kentucky Derby Kale Salad with Cider Sorghum Vinaigrette recipe from Churchill Downs. A fresh Derby Day salad with quinoa, cherries, and Southern inspired flavor.

Grilled Beef Tips are seared to perfection and paired with a rich, creamy Kentucky Peppercorn Sauce, infused with bourbon, Dijon mustard, and cracked black pepper. This hearty and flavorful dish embodies the bold flavors of Churchill Downs cuisine, making...

Old Forester Butter Shrimp & Orzo pairs succulent shrimp with a rich bourbon-butter sauce, enhanced by garlic, cream, and a splash of Old Forester Bourbon. Served over buttery orzo and finished with fresh herbs, this indulgent dish embodies the bold flavors...

This Pan Roasted Chicken Breast features crispy, golden skin and tender meat, paired with caramelized Vidalia onions and a bright lemon sauce. Finished with fresh herbs, this dish blends comforting Southern flavors with a refined touch, making it a perfect...

The Bluegrass Fields Salad, featured on the Kentucky Derby 151 menu, combines crisp Kentucky Bibb lettuce, fresh seasonal berries, and toasted almonds. Tossed with a sweet-tart Raspberry & Poppy Seed Vinaigrette, this light and flavorful dish embodies...

Enjoy the vibrant flavors of the Grilled Corn & Tomato Salad, a featured dish on the Kentucky Derby 151 menu. Made with charred sweet corn, juicy cherry tomatoes, and crisp red onion, it's tossed with fresh herbs, baby arugula, and a zesty vinaigrette....