Derby Party Menu Ideas and Cocktails

Bourbon Smoked Beer Cheese

Ingredients:

• 1 lb sharp cheddar cheese, freshly grated
• 1 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 Tbsp. sour cream
• ½ tsp. hot sauce (optional)
• 1/2 tbsp. Bourbon Barrel Aged Worcestershire Sauce 
• 1 tsp. Bourbon Smoked Paprika (plus extra for garnish)
• 1 cup amber beer at room temperature
• Bourbon Smoked Sea Salt and Pepper to taste

Method:
In a bowl mix together the first five ingredients with a hand mixer on low speed until blended. Gradually add in beer slowly until blended. Once all the beer is added mix on high for 1 minute or until creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve on toast, crackers or with pretzels. OR Order Bourbon Smoked Beer Cheese, Ready to eat! Watch us make Beer Cheese!

Bourbon Barrel Aged Sorghum and Bourbon Smoked Pepper Goat Cheese

Bourbon Smoked Sea Salt Benedictine

Ingredients:

• 2 cucumbers (about 1 pound), peeled and deseeded
• 2 (8oz.) packages of cream cheese
• ½ clove garlic, minced or grated
• ¾ tsp Bourbon Smoked Salt (more or less to taste)
• 1-2 drops green food coloring (optional)

Method:
Make the Benedictine. Grate cucumbers with a box grater or with the grating disk on a food processor. Place grated cucumber into a sieve in a bowl. Push down on the cucumber with a large spoon to release as much water as possible. Put grated cucumber into a large bowl or a food processor fitted with the blade attachment. Add the cream cheese, garlic, salt and one drop of food coloring, if using, and mix until well combined. OR Order Bourbon Smoked Benedictine, Ready to eat!

Bourbon Barrel Foods Famous Pimento Cheese

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ cup mayonnaise
• 1 (4oz.) jar of diced pimentos, drained
• 1 tsp. Bourbon Barrel Aged Worcestershire Sauce
• ¼ tsp. Bourbon Barrel Smoked Paprika
• 1 tsp. finely grated red onion
• ¼ tsp. ground Bourbon Barrel Smoked Pepper
• Dash of hot sauce (optional)
• 1 (8 oz.) block of extra-sharp Cheddar cheese, finely shredded
• 1 (8 oz.) block of white Cheddar cheese, finely shredded

Method:
In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients and stir well to combine. Serve with crackers, bread or pretzels. Pimento cheese keeps for one week in the refrigerator in an airtight container. OR Order Bourbon Smoked Pimento Cheese, Ready to eat! Watch us make it!


 

HENRY BAIN’S STEAK CROSTINI WITH HORSERADISH CREAM

Ingredients: Makes 18 crostini
For the Horseradish Cream Sauce:

• 1 cup sour cream
• ¼ cup horseradish, grated
• 2 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• ½ tsp Bourbon Smoked Salt
• ¼ tsp Bourbon Smoked Pepper

For the Crostini:

• 18 French baguette slices,
• ½” thick cut on a bias olive oil for drizzling
• ¾ pounds sirloin steak
• ¼ tsp Bourbon Smoked Salt
• 1/8 tsp Bourbon Smoked Pepper
• 3 Tbsp Henry Bain’s Sauce
• 1 scallion, green part only, thinly sliced 

Method:
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Arrange the baguette slices on a baking sheet. Drizzle each slice with some olive oil. Bake for 5 minutes to lightly toast. Set aside and allow to cool. In a small bowl, combine all the ingredients for the horseradish cream. Set aside in the refrigerator. Heat oven-proof skillet over med-high heat. Season steak with smoked salt and pepper. Add a tablespoon of oil to the pan and sear the steak for 3 minutes on each side. Roast in the oven for 5 minutes for med-rare. Remove and rest the steak for 5 minutes. Place a dollop of horseradish cream sauce on each crostini. Slice the steak thinly and toss the steak in a bowl with the Henry Bain’s sauce. Lay a few slices of steak on each crostini. Garnish with sliced scallions and serve on a platter.

• 2 ounces Kentucky Bourbon
• 2 tablespoons golden raisins
• 1 pound chicken livers, rinsed, trimmed, and patted dry
• ½ teaspoon Bourbon Smoked Salt, plus extra for sprinkling
• ¼ teaspoon Bourbon Smoked Pepper, plus extra for sprinkling
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1 bay leaf
• ½ small yellow onion, thinly sliced1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 14-16 grilled or toasted baguette slices
• 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
• ¼ cup Bourbon Spiced Pecans, coarsely chopped
• ½ lemon, for squeezing
• Bourbon Barrel Aged Sorghum, for drizzling

Henry Bain's Meatballs

Ingredients: Makes about 40 meatballs

• 2 slices white bread, crusts removed, cut in small pieces
• ¼ cup milk
• ½ pound ground pork
• ½ pound ground beef
• ½ medium onion, finely diced
• ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 tablespoons Bourbon Barrel Aged Worcestershire Sauce
• 1¼ teaspoons Bourbon Barrel Garlic Salt
• ½ teaspoon Bourbon Barrel Citrus Pepper
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• ¼ cup Henry Bain’s Sauce, plus more for serving

Method:
1. In a small bowl, combine bread and milk.  In a large bowl, combine pork, beef, onion, parsley, worcestershire, garlic salt, and citrus pepper. Mash bread and milk to form a wet paste and add to meat mixture. Add egg and gently mix to combine. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour.
2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Using a small cookie scoop or tablespoon, scoop about 1 tablespoon of the mix and form mixture into meatballs. Heat a large skillet over medium heat with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add half the meatballs and cook until brown on all sides. Transfer to a foil lined, rimmed baking sheet. Repeat with remaining oil and meatballs. Bake meatballs for 15 minutes. Remove from oven.
3. Set broiler on high. Brush meatballs with the Henry Bain’s sauce. Broil for 3 minutes until burnished and glossy. Transfer to a serving bowl. Serve with extra Henry Bain’s sauce on the side.

BOURBON SMOKED PAPRIKA SHRIMP

Serves 8 as an appetizer or Entrée
Ingredients:

• 1 pound (21/30) shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon Bourbon Smoked Paprika
• ½ teaspoon Bourbon Smoked Salt
• ¼ teaspoon Bourbon Smoked Pepper
• ½ lemon, juiced and zested
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Method:

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the shrimp in an even layer and cook for 2 minutes, lowering heat to medium high. Flip the shrimp and cook for 1 minute. Add the garlic, smoked paprika, and smoked salt and pepper. Cook for one minute more, tossing shrimp.
2. Remove from heat and squeeze in the lemon juice. Stir in the lemon zest and fresh parsley. Serve immediately, with crusty bread, if desired.

 

WOODFORD RESERVE® CLASSIC MINT JULEP

Ingredients:

• 3 ounces Woodford Reserve® Bourbon
• 1 ounce Woodford Reserve® Mint Julep Simple Syrup
• 3 fresh mint leaves and mint sprig, for garnish Crushed ice 

Method:
Add bourbon, mint julep syrup and three mint leaves to a chilled mint julep cup or tall glass. Gently bruise the mint leaves with the back of a spoon and stir. Fill the cup with plenty of crushed ice and garnish with fresh mint sprig and a straw!

The Official Cocktail of Thurby! Old Forester – Perfect Old Fashioned

Ingredients:

• 2 oz Old Forester Signature 100 Proof
• 0.5 oz Old Forester Perfect Old Fashioned Syrup

Method:

Combine ingredients in mixing glass. Stir with ice. Strain over large ice cube in double old fashioned glass. Garnish with lemon and orange peel.

WHITE WINE SANGRIA WITH MINT, LEMON, AND LIME

Ingredients:

• Bottle Pino Grigio or preferred White Wine
• 1/4-1/3 Cup Woodford Reserve Mint Julep Simple Syrup
• 1 Large Lemon sliced thin
• 2 Limes sliced thin
• Mint leaves for garnish

Method:

• In a small pitcher, combine all the ingredients except the mint leaves.
• Stir.
• Refrigerate sangria for at least an hour.
• Place mint leaves in four glasses, with ice, if desired.
• Pour sangria into glasses and enjoy.
  
  

Louisville Nag

Ingredients:

• 2 oz Woodford Reserve® Bourbon
• 1/2 lime
• 1/2 can Ginger Beer Bourbon Smoked Sugar

Method:

Measure bourbon and pour into copper mug or rocks glass. Squeeze lime and drop into mug. Pack mug with crushed ice. Pour ginger beer to top of mug. Garnish with Bourbon Smoked Sugar.

Bourbon Barrel Aged Bloody Mary

Instructions:

• 4 oz. Barrel Aged & Bourbon Smoked Bloody Mary Cocktail Mix
• 1.5 oz. of vodka or bourbon

Method:

• stir and pour over ice
• garnish optional
  
  
  

Jack Daniels® Gentleman Jack Whiskey Sour

Instructions:

• 2oz. Jack Daniels® Gentleman Jack
• 2oz. Gentleman Jack Whiskey Sour Mix
• 1 Egg White (optional)

Method:

• Combine ingredients in shaker. Shake Well. Add Ice. Continue to shake. Strain into chilled glass. Garnish with lemon.
• For a Whiskey Sour without Egg White, combine the first two ingredients. Continue to shake. Strain into chilled glass. Garnish with lemon.
  
  
  

STRAWBERRY MINT CHAMPAGNE COCKTAIL

Makes 4 cocktails
Instructions:

• 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled, plus extra for garnish
• ¼ cup Woodford Reserve® Mint Julep Syrup
• Champagne or Prosecco
• Mint sprigs for garnish

Method:
Place strawberries and mint julep syrup in a blender. Blend until completely pureed. Fill champagne flutes about one-third full of puree. Slowly top with champagne. Lightly stir and garnish with a strawberry and mint sprig.

Bourbon Barrel Michelada

The Glass:

• Bourbon Smoked and Chili Coffee Rub
• Lime Juice

The Drink:

• 5 ounces Bourbon Smoked Barrel Aged Bloody Mary Mix
• 6 drops Small Batch Bourbon Ponzu
• 6 ounces Corona Beer or preferred Light Beer

Method:
The Glass:

• Mix the Bourbon Smoked Chili and Coffee Rub in a saucer and spread wider than the rim of the glass.
• Use a lime wedge and rub around the rim of each glass.
• Hold the glass from the bottom and move straight down and place into the seasoning mix. Lift and set aside.

The Drink:

• Pour all of the drink ingredients into a large pitcher and mix. 
• Fill up the glass with ice.
• Pour the mixed drink over the ice.
• Serve with lime wedges for garnish.
  
  
  

Bourbon Barrel Aged Cold Brew

Made with Bourbon Smoked Cacao Nibs and 100% Arabica Beans that have been aged in Bourbon Barrels.

Makes 1 gallon: 

Ingredients:

• 8 oz of Auto-Drip Ground Bourbon Barrel Aged Coffee Beans
• 2 oz Bourbon Smoked Cacao Nibs
• 4 Quarts Water (1 gallon) 

Method:

• Mix the ground Bourbon Barrel Aged Coffee and Bourbon Smoked Cacao Nibs together. • In a glass pitcher or air-tight container, place the Bourbon Barrel Aged Coffee and Bourbon Smoked Cacao Nibs mixture in a tied coffee filter and add water to the container.

*Cold Brew can be brewed loose in the water – Double-strain with a mesh strainer before serving.

• Steep coffee in a refrigerator or room temperature for 18 hours.

• Pour over ice with your favorite coffee accompaniments – try it with Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Cocktail Bitters to add a little spice, or Bourbon Smoked Sugar for a smoky sweetness.

Mint Julep & Salted Caramel Brownie Cookies

Ingredients: Makes about 1 dozen cookies

• 1 cup, scant (120g) all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ¼ tsp Bourbon Barrel Smoked Salt, plus extra for sprinking
• 14 ounces (395g) 60-70% dark chocolate, chopped
• 3 TB (50g) unsalted butter, chopped
• 1 tsp Bourbon Barrel Aged Vanilla Extract
• 4 large eggs
• 1¼ cups (270g) Mint Julep Sugar

Method:
1. Combine dry ingredients and whisk to combine. Set aside. In a heatproof bowl, combine the chocolate and butter. Place over a pot of gently simmering water or microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring in between, until completely melted.
2. In the bowl of an electric mixer, combine the eggs and the mint sugar and whisk on medium speed for 5-6 minutes until it’s pale and tripled in size. Scrape the chocolate into the bowl and whisk on a low speed to combine. Add the dry ingredients and whisk slowly to combine. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula and stir by hand a few turns.
3. Refrigerate batter for one hour to firm up. Preheat oven to 355 degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment. Using a large ice cream scoop (1/3 cup capacity), scoop cookies onto baking sheets, about 3” apart. Flatten each cookie slightly with the palm of your hand. Sprinkle with smoked salt. Bake for 12-13 minutes until puffed and dry looking around the edges but still slightly soft in the middle. Cool completely on cookie sheet before serving.

• 10 Tbsp (150 grams) unsalted butter, softened
• ½ cup (90 grams) white sugar
• 1 ½ cups + 2 Tbsp (225 grams) all-purpose flour
• ½ tsp Bourbon Smoked Salt, plus extra for garnish
• 1 egg yolk
• 1 tsp Bourbon Barrel Aged Madagascar Vanilla Extract zest of
• 1 large lemon
• 1 tsp dried lavender flowers

Boozy, Salted-Caramel, Candied Pecans

Ingredients:

• 1 package Bourbon Smoked Spiced Pecans
• 1 cup Old Forester®
• 100 Proof Signature Bourbon
• 1/4 cup Caramel Sauce with Sea Salt and Bourbon
• 1/2 cup Bourbon Smoked Sugar

Bourbon Barrel Sorghum Cookies

Ingredients: (make approximately 45 cookies)

• 3/4 cup (1½ sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup Bourbon Barrel Aged Sorghum
• 2 cups (250 grams) all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon Bourbon Smoked Pepper
• ½ teaspoon Bourbon Smoked Sea Salt
• ½ teaspoon ground ginger
• ½ teaspoon ground cloves Bourbon Smoked Sugar, for dipping

Method:
• In a medium bowl or stand mixer, cream together butter and sugar.
• Add egg and Bourbon Barrel Aged Pure Cane Sorghum and mix.
• In a separate bowl, add dry ingredients and whisk to combine.
• Add the dry mix to the butter mixture.
• Mix until smooth.
• Cover bowl with plastic wrap and chill dough for 1 hour or overnight.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
• Pour some Bourbon Smoked Sugar into a small bowl or plate.
• Roll one tablespoon of dough into a ball and roll in Bourbon Smoked Sugar. Place two inches apart on a baking sheet.
• Bake 9-11 minutes or until light golden brown.
• Cool on baking sheet for 10 minutes, then cool completely on a wire rack.
• Store cookies in an airtight container.

Sesame Wafers:
Ingredients: (makes 30-35 wafers)

• 1½ tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1 cup light brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• ¼ teaspoon Bourbon Smoked Salt
• 1 teaspoon Bourbon Barrel Aged Madagascar Vanilla
• ½ cup Bourbon Smoked Sesame Seeds cooking spray ice water

Method:
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• In a medium bowl with an electric hand mixer, cream together the butter and light brown sugar. Add the egg, all-purpose flour, smoked salt and vanilla, beating to combine.
• Add the smoked sesame seeds and stir to combine.
• Line baking sheets with parchment paper and lightly coat with baking spray.
• Drop a scant teaspoon amount of batter onto baking sheets, 2 ½”-3” apart.
• Slightly flatten each cookie with a knife dipped in ice water.
• Bake for about 6 minutes (middle rack is best) until lightly golden brown.
• Allow to cool completely on baking sheets.
• Remove with a thin spatula or offset palette knife.
• Store in an airtight container.